Precious Belle Époque Watch Chain With Diamonds as Necklace, England c. 1900 & Later

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Precious Belle Époque Watch Chain With Diamonds as Necklace, England c. 1900 & Later

€ 11,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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Crafted in luxurious 18-carat gold and adorned with striking old-cut diamonds: This necklace is crafted only from the finest materials and rests with a pleasant weight around the neck. The necklace began its life around 120 years ago as an Albert chain for a gentleman. As its hallmarks reveal, the piece was made in England and likely did not originally feature any diamonds. Rather, the chain was plain—though bold in size—and thus a classic companion for the distinguished gentleman of circa 1900 London. The three sparkling old-cut diamonds, so-called “Old Mine Cuts” with their beautiful cushion-shaped facets, weighing approximately 1.80 carats in total, are now set at even intervals in minimalist bezel settings at the centre of the necklace. These were added at a later stage. Pocket watch chains had fallen out of fashion with the advent of the wristwatch, and this substantial gold chain was to begin a new life as a necklace. On that occasion, the chain was also extended by approximately 2.2 cm on each end. The additions blend perfectly with the historic chain in terms of style. Their later origin is revealed only by small details—for example, the use of white gold for the diamond settings, which was not invented until the 1910s. When exactly the chain was transformed into a necklace is unknown. Judging by its form, this may have occurred during the 1980s, when heavy yellow gold curb chains were in vogue. The diamonds themselves, however, are antique stones, contemporary with the original creation of the chain. An independent appraisal of the materials’ quality accompanies the necklace, which made its way to us here in Berlin.

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€ 11,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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