Rebecca Koven Starfish Pendant Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 72.36 Ctw In Diamonds And Moonstones
A starfish necklace sautoir designed by Rebecca Koven.
A one-of-a-kind sautoir necklace, created in New York City by jewelry designer Rebecca Koven. This unusual piece has been crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and embellished with moonstone gemstones. The chain is designed with multiple stations set with ultra-fine diamonds and round moonstones. The stylized figure of the starfish has 7 points decorated with a gradation in size made up of twenty-nine moonstones. Equipped with lobster type security lock.
Diamonds: Mounted in bezel settings, with 13 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.87 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity
Moonstones: Mounte in bezel settings, with an assortment of 39 graduated round cabochon cut carved from natural moonstones, with 71.49 carats.
Note: The moonstones gems in this necklace have a lot of adularescence effect and particularly the center one have the extra effect of chatoyancy, a type of cat's eye pattern
Birthstone: For the month of June.
Weight: 37.54 Grams, (24.06 Dwt).
Chain Length: 33 Inches (84 Cm).
Pendant Measurements: 72 mm by 72 mm by 20 mm (2.83 x 2.83 x 0.79 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "R. KOVEN .750"
Rebecca Koven is an American/Canadian jewelry designer based in New York. She incorporates organic elements, dream sequences, and art historical references into her lush and generous jewelry. She uses a unique blend of modern style and classically nurtured design. Born in Canada and educated in Switzerland, at the University of Concordia in Montreal, Quebec, and at the University of Toronto, Ontario where she studied art restoration and art history. She worked at Sotheby’s in Toronto for four years following graduation. She has traveled extensively, gathering inspiration from these varied experiences. Her creations exhibit influences ranging from the delicately posed figures Flora and Fauna in Botticelli’s Primavera to the refined simplicity of Asian cultures.
At her New York studio, Koven sketches her ideas, then, carves some of the elements in wax or silver; in order to send delicate designs long distances and ensure their delivery, some are then rendered in cad. These are then cast in gold, silver or carved in stone. The gold and silver components are handcrafted in the United States, and master craftsmen in Germany, Brazil, Hong Kong, and Thailand carve the precious and semi-precious stones. Koven herself completes the ultimate realization of the design into a one-of-a-kind creation or a limited edition of three or four pieces. Rebecca has designed for Fred Leighton, various designers during fashion week, private label for red carpet events, and many celebrities. She has worked with many celebrities on the red carpet. Her work is rather exclusive and can be found in some selected boutiques around the world.
Moonstone is the best-known gemstone quality potassium feldspar. Its name is owed to the almost magical, bluish-white shimmer that resembles that of the moon at night. The shimmer is the result of alternating layers of orthoclase and albite which causes interference of light as it enters the stone. The light is reflected back and scattered equally, resulting in a fantastic schiller. The resulting sheen most commonly occurs in white, blue or blue-orange color and it appears with the cat's eye reflection. The combination of adularescence and chatoyancy in a single stone is exceptionally rare. Top quality specimens can exhibit 'three-dimensional' depth of color due to moonstone's remarkable level of adularescence.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no trace of wear to the gold. The moonstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N031923TNNM/.9024
