Chain - 18 kt. Yellow gold Turquoise - Diamond
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Selected by Laura Trevino
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Historically styled three-row necklace dating to about 1850–1900, featuring turquoise beads with a central 18k yellow gold piece set with 24 rose-cut diamonds and a later Akoya cultured pearl, total weight 36.2 g, length about 38.5 cm, in good used condition with signs of wear.
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Description from the seller
Historic necklace with turquoise, rose-cut diamonds and pearl – Napoleon III period
A special three-row necklace, composed of round turquoise beads in a clear blue color, with a richly decorated gold-colored centerpiece that is believed to date from the Napoleon III period (1852–1870).
The historical centerpiece is crafted in an elegant, cartouche-shaped frame with detailed relief work and curling ornaments. In the center is a blue enamelled surface, decorated with floral motifs and set with rose-cut diamonds. The headpiece is made of 18-karat yellow gold and the clasp of 14-karat yellow gold.
The centerpiece presumably originally formed part of another piece of jewelry and was later processed into the central element of this necklace. On the underside, at a later stage, a cultured pearl, presumably an Akoya pearl, was added. The back shows signs of these adjustments, as visible in the photos.
The combination of the historical centerpiece and the three rows of turquoise gives the necklace a striking character.
Specifications
* Dating of the centerpiece: likely Napoleon III period, ca. 1852–1870
* Material of centerpiece: gold
* Hallmark: none, headpiece XRF tested (750/1000), clasp XRF tested (585/1000)
* Beads: round turquoise beads, arranged in three rows
* Diameter of turquoise beads: approx. 4 mm
* Diamonds: 24 rose-cut diamonds
* Pearl: 1 cultured pearl, presumably Akoya, added later
* Pearl dimensions: approx. 6.5 × 8 mm
* Dimensions of centerpiece: approx. 37.9 × 30 mm
* Necklace length: approx. 38.5 cm
* Weight: approx. 36.2 g
Condition: Worn with signs of aging and use. The historical centerpiece shows signs of prior alterations and is presumably from another piece of jewelry. The pearl and clasp were added later. The turquoise beads show color variations and local irregularities. See the photos, including those of the reverse, for a good impression of the condition and the alterations made.
Note: the dating of the centerpiece is based on style and workmanship.
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Historic necklace with turquoise, rose-cut diamonds and pearl – Napoleon III period
A special three-row necklace, composed of round turquoise beads in a clear blue color, with a richly decorated gold-colored centerpiece that is believed to date from the Napoleon III period (1852–1870).
The historical centerpiece is crafted in an elegant, cartouche-shaped frame with detailed relief work and curling ornaments. In the center is a blue enamelled surface, decorated with floral motifs and set with rose-cut diamonds. The headpiece is made of 18-karat yellow gold and the clasp of 14-karat yellow gold.
The centerpiece presumably originally formed part of another piece of jewelry and was later processed into the central element of this necklace. On the underside, at a later stage, a cultured pearl, presumably an Akoya pearl, was added. The back shows signs of these adjustments, as visible in the photos.
The combination of the historical centerpiece and the three rows of turquoise gives the necklace a striking character.
Specifications
* Dating of the centerpiece: likely Napoleon III period, ca. 1852–1870
* Material of centerpiece: gold
* Hallmark: none, headpiece XRF tested (750/1000), clasp XRF tested (585/1000)
* Beads: round turquoise beads, arranged in three rows
* Diameter of turquoise beads: approx. 4 mm
* Diamonds: 24 rose-cut diamonds
* Pearl: 1 cultured pearl, presumably Akoya, added later
* Pearl dimensions: approx. 6.5 × 8 mm
* Dimensions of centerpiece: approx. 37.9 × 30 mm
* Necklace length: approx. 38.5 cm
* Weight: approx. 36.2 g
Condition: Worn with signs of aging and use. The historical centerpiece shows signs of prior alterations and is presumably from another piece of jewelry. The pearl and clasp were added later. The turquoise beads show color variations and local irregularities. See the photos, including those of the reverse, for a good impression of the condition and the alterations made.
Note: the dating of the centerpiece is based on style and workmanship.
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Details
Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
18 kt.
Cutting style of surrounding stones
Rose cut
Main stone
Turquoise
Total weight
36.2 g
Surrounding stones
Diamond
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
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