KHLEBNIKOV Necklace In 14Kt Gold Silver With 118.91 Ctw Aquamarines & Diamonds
An exceptional necklace designed by Ivan Khlebnikov.
This fabulous necklace was crafted and retailed by the firm of Ivan Khlebnikov, back between 1890 and 1900. The necklace has been masterfully crafted in the classic Russian Imperial taste with parts in solid yellow gold of 14 karats topped with silver parts for the settings of the gemstones. The gorgeous necklace is embellished with a fastuous selection of natural gems, such; two important blue aquamarines, two larger rose cuts diamonds and five-hundred-thirty-four great white European round diamonds. The necklace is fitted with concealed twisted links chains, and a double crabs hooks lock.
Khlebnikov
This was a Russian jewelry firm, founded around the 1867 by Ivan Khlebnikov in St. Petersburg. By the time of his death, Ivan Khlebnikov had served as official supplier of the Imperial Russian family, the Grand Dukes, and the sovereigns of Denmark, the Netherlands, Serbia and Montenegro. Khlebnikov international acclaim stemmed from the numerous exhibitions he participated in, especially those in Paris Exposition (1889), Vienna (1873) and Moscow (1872), he won two gold medals at each of these. His company was known for producing decorative silver and enamel work which reinvented traditional Russian style and folk art through originality and a colorful palette. In particular, Khlebnikov was known for immaculate plique-à-jour and cloisonné enamel, and for works produced in the Russian and Modern styles. Nevertheless, Khlebnikov output was extremely diverse and also featured the Neo-Baroque, -Rococo and -Classical styles. Khlebnikov remarkable career began in 1867, when this son of a jewelry and diamond merchant opened his own jewelry firm in St Petersburg. His three sons Nikolai, Mikhail and Alexei were employed in his workshop and, upon their father’s death in 1881, took over the firm and expanded it greatly. In 1871, Khlebnikov moved the business from St Petersburg to Moscow. By 1882, around two hundred artisans were employed at the firm, and Khlebnikov also established an in-house school of design and sculpture for thirty-five students. Two of Khlebnikov most significant projects were the renovation of the Palace silver dinner sets, working alongside Nichols & Plinke, Ovchinnikov and Morozov, and the decoration of Christ the Saviour, for which his firm produced nearly fifty religious objects such as chalices, incense burners, icon lamps and much else. Khlebnikov more commercial work for the mass market centered largely around dinnerware and jewelry. When the Russian Revolution began in 1917 The business succumbed at the time of the Russian Revolution, Khlebnikov sons closed the firm and donated their shares to the Moscow County zemstvo, or the local government.
Country: Saint Petersburg, Imperial Russia.
Period: Edwardian, 1900
Diamonds: Mount in bezel settings, with 2 important rose cuts diamonds, trillion (8 x 8 x 4 mm) and oval (10 x 8 x 4.5 mm) with an estimate total weight of about 3.48 carats.
Diamonds: Mounted in bezel and flush settings, with 328 old European round cut larger diamonds with an estimate total weight of about 19.68 carats.
Diamonds: Mounted in bezel and flush settings, with 206 old European round cut smaller diamonds with an estimate total weight of about 1.55 carats.
Aquamarine: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 trillion faceted cut (24 x 24 x 16 mm) of a natural blue aquamarine with a weight of about 40.45 carats, by formula.
Aquamarine: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 oval faceted cut (31 x 20 x 15 mm) of a natural blue aquamarine with a weight of about 53.75 carats, by formula.
Birthstone: Aquamarine for the month of March.
Weight: 82.4 Grams, (52.85 Dwt).
Length: 15.5 Inches, (39.4 Cm.).
Measurements: The main jeweled section have a width of 129 mm and dangle drop 128 mm (5.05 x 5.03 Inches) and raise 16 mm over the neck.
Hallmarks: Stamped with Imperial Russian marks; the mark for the city of St. Petersburg, the maker's mark И.X, and the zolotnik mark 56 for the assay and warranty of the 14kt gold, .583/.999 Au. Acquired in a fitted antique box with the brand name of the maker/retailer and the city as follows; И. ЛЕБНИКОВ Г. САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ ПОСТАВЩИК СУДА. "I. KHLEBNIKOV ST PETERSBOURG PURVEYOR OF THE COURT".
Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by a descriptive gemological certificate prepared by the University of Moscow, stating the accounting of gemstones, measurements and estimate weight.
Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a GIA certified gemologist stating all the characteristics of this piece of jewelry, the exact description of the gemstones and the today's market replacement value.
Condition: The overall condition of this Ivan Khlebnikov necklace is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 538 gemstones are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N122024MRNSE/1.544
