Marseille Necklace-Bracelet
Two-in-one necklace-bracelet, in 750/1000e yellow gold (18 carats), called “Marseillais necklace”, composed of hollow gold balls linked together by a yellow gold mesh
The set forms a large necklace approximately 75 cm long or a 56 cm necklace + a bracelet approximately 19 cm long
Several hallmarks are visible: on the hook of the bracelet: eagle head and 750 for 18 k gold and on the hook of the necklace: AC goldsmith's hallmark
Date: 20th century
Weight: the bracelet weighs 11.65 g and the necklace: 40.25 g for a total weight of approximately: 51.90 g
It is in very good condition, some micro scratches from use on the gold
Dimensions: each ball is approximately 7 mm in diameter
Did you say “Marseille necklace”?
In the 18th century, it was the so-called “partisan” women of Marseille, sellers in the markets, who had the idea of buying golden balls. It was sort of their retirement savings plan. Gold was at that time the standard of money and practically the only safe transportable value. The thread being fragile, they got into the habit of connecting the balls together with a gold mesh. In the 19th century the custom spread among the bourgeoisie so much so that Marseillaises meeting outside Marseille recognized each other by wearing the Marseille necklace. In the old days, when a young girl "from a good family" was born, her parents opened a "list" of Marseille necklaces to her at the jeweler's shop!
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