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Glamorous "Edna May" Necklace with Diamonds in White Gold & Platinum, c. 1920


€ 1,690.00 *
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Glamorous "Edna May" Necklace with Diamonds in White Gold & Platinum, c. 1920
Glamorous "Edna May" Necklace with Diamonds in White Gold & Platinum, c. 1920
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Necklaces that set another gemstone under a gemstone on a pendulum are also known as "Edna May" necklaces. The name goes back to the American singer and actress of the same name, who appeared in numerous stage productions and early films between the 1890s and 1910s: she is said to have been particularly fond of wearing this type of necklace. At that time, pictures of popular stage stars circulated in postcard form, and Edna was also a well-known postcard beauty, meaning that many people were familiar with her taste and style. This is one such "Edna May" necklace. The necklace is designed in a Y-shape and initially sets a smaller octagonal diamond in a trapezoidal square setting. The long pendulum in shiny polished white gold is suspended below it. Below this, accompanied by two smaller octagonal diamonds, is the highlight of the design: an old-cut diamond of around 0.42 ct, which almost seems to float in its surrounding shadow gap. A delicate platinum chain turns the elegant structure into a necklace. The glamorous piece of jewellery is in very good condition. An unusual but attractive feature of the design is the juxtaposition of platinum and white gold. Together with the diamonds, subtle yet perceptible shades of white are juxtaposed, giving the necklace a special touch. Its simple, timeless shape as well as the materials and diamond cuts allow us to date it to the early years of the Weimar Republic; its hallmark reveals that the necklace was most likely created in Germany. The piece of jewellery came to us from Augsburg.
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Glamorous "Edna May" Necklace with Diamonds in White Gold & Platinum, c. 1920
Postcard Beauty
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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