Victorian grandeur: a necklace woven of gold and pearls
Exquisite treasure of the Grand Victorian Era, this French necklace, dating from around 1880, reflects the opulence of the time. Crafted in 18-carat yellow gold, it features a delicate filigree, reminiscent of fine lace, which serves as a base for more than 100 natural cultured pearls, each carefully selected for this piece. Symbols of purity and elegance, these pearls are finely woven into the gold, creating a harmonious interplay of textures and luster. This necklace is not just a piece of jewelry; it is a wearable work of art, a reflection of the cultural richness of its era and the craftsmanship of Victorian jewelers.
Object group of antique jewelry
necklace
Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France
Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of decorative arts from the Victorian era. This period is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historical styles, as well as the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, accessories, and interior decoration. Victorian design is widely seen as having displayed a regrettable excess of ornamentation. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, the Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau all originate from the end of the Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Grand Victorian period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called the Victorian era (1837 - 1901), into three periods of about twenty years each: the Romantic Victorian period (1837 - 1860), the Grand Victorian period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian period (1880 - 1901).
We consider this to be the Grand Victorian period.
This second Victorian period is famous for its sumptuous pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From around 1850, wealthy Englishmen reported the existence of jewelry from India and Japan, which greatly inspired the jewelers of this era. This period also corresponds to the death of King Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, which made mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the specific type of jewelry of this time.
Period
circa 1880
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Material
18-carat yellow gold (tested with a touchstone)
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Technique
Filigree (formerly written filigrann or filigrane) is a delicate piece of jewelry made with twisted wires, usually of gold and silver, or with embroidery in the same curved patterns. It often evokes lace and French embroidery from 1660 to the end of the 19th century. It should not be confused with openwork jewelry; although both feature many open areas, filigree involves soldering wires together to form an object, while openwork involves drilling, piercing, or cutting holes into an existing piece of metal. (Source: Wikipedia)
Gemstones
103 seed pearls
Birthstones
The pearl is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for the month of June.
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Characteristics
French hallmark for 18-carat gold representing an eagle's head that was used in France from around 1838.
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Dimensions
length 38.60 cm (15.20 inches)
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Weight
16.10 grams (10.35 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9807114273097
SKU : 23039-0116
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