Necklace - 12 kt. Yellow gold
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Selected by Laura Trevino
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An antique extra‑long sautoir in solid 12‑karat yellow gold, in Art Nouveau (Liberty) style dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, with a length of 148 cm and a weight of 18.6 g, in unused condition and without a laboratory report.
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Recommended title for the auction
Ancient Extra-Large Sautoir Necklace in 12kt Gold – Art Nouveau / Liberty Era, Fin de Century 19th / Early 20th Century
Introduction and Style
Refined and exceptional antique sautoir necklace, extra-large, an authentic masterpiece dating to the Art Nouveau period (in Italy known as Liberty style), spanning the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. The necklace stands out for the extraordinary craftsmanship of its links, decorated with geometric and sinuous openings typical of the era, among which a central finely engraved element features a dragonfly, an iconic and naturalistic motif par excellence of the Liberty movement.
Design and Wearability
Thanks to its exceptional length of a full 148 cm, this sautoir offers extraordinary versatility. It can be worn elegantly at full length, or wrapped two or three times around the neck (as seen in the photos) to create a sumptuous multi-strand cascading effect, perfect for both vintage looks and contemporary elegance.
Stamping and Material
The jewel is entirely made in solid 12-carat gold. On the sturdy original spring latch and on the final links, the hallmark "500" is clearly visible and impressed, officially certifying the purity of the gold alloy at 50%. A historical and fascinating karat, typical of Central European and international jewelry of the era.
Recommended title for the auction
Ancient Extra-Large Sautoir Necklace in 12kt Gold – Art Nouveau / Liberty Era, Fin de Century 19th / Early 20th Century
Introduction and Style
Refined and exceptional antique sautoir necklace, extra-large, an authentic masterpiece dating to the Art Nouveau period (in Italy known as Liberty style), spanning the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. The necklace stands out for the extraordinary craftsmanship of its links, decorated with geometric and sinuous openings typical of the era, among which a central finely engraved element features a dragonfly, an iconic and naturalistic motif par excellence of the Liberty movement.
Design and Wearability
Thanks to its exceptional length of a full 148 cm, this sautoir offers extraordinary versatility. It can be worn elegantly at full length, or wrapped two or three times around the neck (as seen in the photos) to create a sumptuous multi-strand cascading effect, perfect for both vintage looks and contemporary elegance.
Stamping and Material
The jewel is entirely made in solid 12-carat gold. On the sturdy original spring latch and on the final links, the hallmark "500" is clearly visible and impressed, officially certifying the purity of the gold alloy at 50%. A historical and fascinating karat, typical of Central European and international jewelry of the era.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Art Nouveau
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
12 kt.
Total weight
18.6 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Unknown
Length
148 cm
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