{"product_id":"belle-epoque-collier-neglige-en-platine-et-diamants-anciens","title":"Belle Époque - Neglected necklace in platinum and old-cut diamonds ","description":"\u003cp\u003eA neglected necklace in diamonds of rare elegance dating from the Belle Époque, adorned with two magnificent pear-shaped diamonds of approximately 3.5 carats each, suspended from an airy platinum setting set with old-cut diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis jewel perfectly embodies the grace and sophistication of early 20th-century French jewelry. Its asymmetrical composition, characteristic of the \"négligé\" style, creates a subtle and refined sense of movement, while the delicate lines of platinum highlight the natural brilliance of the diamonds. The two important central pear-shaped diamonds are accompanied by old-cut and old European-cut diamonds, for an estimated total weight of over 10 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelle Époque négligé necklaces of this quality and size are particularly rare today, especially when they retain their original diamonds and fully articulated design. They are among the most sought-after creations of antique French jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod: circa 1905-1915 (Belle Époque)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetal: platinum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiamonds:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pear-shaped diamonds, approximately 3.5 ct each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld-cut and old European-cut diamonds throughout the setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated total weight: over 10 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery beautiful clarity and brilliance, with the broad flashes characteristic of old cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: excellent condition for an antique; supple articulations, secure settings, and very strong visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe négligé necklace appeared at the end of the 19th century and reached its height during the Belle Époque. Its name comes from the deliberate asymmetry of its drops, designed to create an effect of natural movement and lightness. The advent of platinum allowed jewelers to create settings of a fineness previously impossible, giving the illusion that the diamonds floated on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe old-cut diamonds that make up this necklace were hand-cut to reveal all their beauty under candlelight and later under the first electric lighting. Their soft and deep fire, very different from that of modern cuts, gives this jewel a romantic charm and exceptional historical presence. Large pear-shaped diamonds of this importance, preserved in their original Belle Époque setting, have become particularly difficult to find on the current market.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Heritage antique jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54589648765257,"sku":"D17","price":89500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/5311\/1432\/files\/mp_51927_0.jpg?v=1781302368","url":"https:\/\/58facettes.com\/products\/belle-epoque-collier-neglige-en-platine-et-diamants-anciens","provider":"58 Facettes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}