-Boucheron Paris Necklace Brooch 18Kt Gold With 17.69 Ctw Diamonds And Tourmaline
Necklace pendant brooch designed by Boucheron.
This gorgeous necklace, is one of the most ultimate creations from the jewelry house of Boucheron. A magnificent convertible necklace-pendant from the Boucheron collection privee, crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished with a terrific selection of natural earth mined diamonds and a Brazilian vivid pink tourmaline. This statement piece is very versatile, useful and convertible, since is fitted with a twenty inches long chain, a ring bale to wear in another necklace and a hinged double pin bars with a trombone security lock to wear as a brooch.
Diamonds: Mount in flush and pave settings, with 244 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 12.20 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS-VS clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 marquise brilliant cut diamonds 0.50 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS-VS clarity.
Gemstones: Mount in the center in four prongs, with 1 oval cabochon cut (12 x 9 x 6 mm) of a natural Brazilian pink tourmaline of 5.49 carats.
Birthstone: Tourmaline for the month of October.
Weight: 38.75 Grams, (24.85 Dwt).
Size: The chain is 20 Inches, ( 40.8 Cm).
Measurements: The main dangle pendant is 40 mm by 42 mm (1.57 x 1.65 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with French marks, the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18k gold, the maker's mark Ste B., associated to Societe Boucheron, the mark for the assay of the gold, the unique serial numbers and signed, "BOUCHERON OR .750 E76760".
Boucheron
Frédéric Boucheron founded the Maison Boucheron in Paris in 1858. To this day, the Boucheron jewelry house is known for its intricate, free spirited style. Boucheron designs are always creative and display outstanding French craftsmanship and characterful stones. He quickly became well known for the exceptional quality of his precious stones. Around 1880, he was the first modern jeweler bold enough to engrave diamonds with flowers or arabesques, reviving an engraving technique that had been forgotten since ancient times. Always avant-garde and seeking modernity, in 1879 the jeweler devised the Question Mark necklace, which, for the first time ever, would be worn asymmetrically and would not have a clasp. Far from entrapping the jewel and those who wore it in some stranglehold, Boucheron liberated both the jewelry and the women, without resorting to ideology. He became the jeweler of free and independent women. In 1893, Frédéric Boucheron was the first of the great contemporary jewelers to open a boutique on place Vendôme. It was this move that gave meaning to the beginnings and to what followed. In this case, that of four generations of Boucheron, who, in the space of 160 years, built a style, a reputation, a know-how. This balance between perfect technical mastery and limitless artistic talent lies at the origin of each creation. Just as one sees the qualities of a stone before it is cut, or senses the radiance of a jewel before it is shaped, so Boucheron conceived of French jewelry before it existed.
Literature: Patrick Wald Lasowski, Anne-Marie Clais, Boucheron Capturing The Sparkle, Editions Cercle D'Art, Paris 2005. For similar pieces illustrated.
Note: We are offering in our other listings, the matching pair of earrings En-suite to this convertible necklace.
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 damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N121123MNNAR/.9314
