-ERTE Convertible Necklace Pendant In 14Kt Gold Sterling With Emerald And Diamonds
Convertible necklace designed by Erte (1892-1990).
Very rare and gorgeous convertible necklace, created in Paris France by the artist and designer Erte. This necklace is part of an artist limited edition and has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and sterling silver, all finished with textured patterns. The design is composed by two parts one a brooch with the head of three fox and the double row necklace with feather's shaped links. The main piece is embellished with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and Colombian green emeralds. It is fitted at the reverse with two hinged push box security locks to convert into a brooch either a necklace and a hinged pin bar to wear alone as a brooch.
Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 95 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds, 2.91 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity.
Emeralds: Mounted in bezel settings, with 6 calibrated marquise brilliant cut of natural Colombian vivid green emeralds with a total weight of 0.90 carats.
Birthstone: Emerald for the month of May.
Weight: 105.75 Grams, (67.79 Dwt).
Size: The necklace is 20 Inches, (50.8 Cm).
Measurements: The main element is 65 mm by 46 mm (2.56 x 1.81 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and the silver and signed in full, "ERTE © STERLING 14KT CFA 134/250".
His born name was Romain de Tirtoff and was known by the pseudonym Erté (from the French pronunciation of his initials). He was a Russian-born French artist and designer. He was a 20th-century artist and designer in an array of fields, including fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume, and set design for film, theatre, and opera, and interior decoration. Erté is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he worked. One of his earliest successes was designing apparel for the French dancer Gaby Deslys who died in 1920. His delicate figures and sophisticated, glamorous designs are instantly recognizable, and his ideas and art still influence fashion into the 21st century. His costumes, program designs, and sets were featured in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1923, many productions of the Folies Bergère, Bal Tabarin, Théâtre Fémina, Le Lido and George White's Scandals.[9] On Broadway, the celebrated French chanteuse Irène Bordoni wore Erté's designs. His work may be found in the collections of several well-known museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); as well, a sizable collection of work by Erté can be found at Museum 1999 in Tokyo.
Edition: ©CFA 134/250.
Collections: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, California and Tokyo Museum of Art, Japan
Literature: Louis Zara & Jack Solomon, ERTE: Art To Wear: The Complete Jewelry. Dutton Studio Books, Penguin Publishing Group 1991, for this necklace illustrated.
Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N012424MCNM/3.135
