GUMPS Chinoiserie Onyx Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Gold With Jade And Diamonds
A long necklace sautoir with orientalism motifs designed by Gumps.
Beautiful colorful necklace, created by Gumps, back in the 1970. This long sautoir has been crafted with classic chinoiserie patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It embellished with eighty-six natural earth mined gemstones such; white colorless diamonds, green jades and black onyxes. The necklace is fully dismountable and can be easily converted to be shorter or longer. Fitted with round gold spacers, four security locks and four hinged figures 8 for extra safety.
Diamonds: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.16 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 Clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in cannel settings, with 16 squared French carre cut diamonds, 0.48 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 Clarity.
Jade: Mounted with 2 round flat cabochon cut (20 x 20 x 3.5 mm) carved from natural green jades of about 16 carats.
Onyx: Mounted in a silk cord with, 66 spheres beads of 8 mm carved from natural black onyx.
Birthstone: Jade for the month of March.
Weight: 76.95 Grams, (49.04 Dwt).
Size: The lenght is 29.75 Inches, (75.57 Cm).
Measurements: The main elements is 26 mm by 48 mm (1.02 x 1.89 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "GUMPS .750 18kt".
Gumps
This company is an iconic luxury American home furnishings and home décor retailer. The S & G Gump was founded in 1861 in San Francisco, California as a mirror and frame shop by Solomon Gump and his brother, Gustav. It later sold moldings, gilded cornices, and European artwork to those recently made wealthy from the California Gold Rush. The business flourished; the store sold products ranging from jewelry made from jade, precious gemstones, and cultured freshwater pearls to products from luxury designers such as Hermès and Buccellati. Customers included Franklin D. Roosevelt, who bought model ships and smoking jackets.
Chinoiserie
The term chinoiserie is from the French word chinois, meaning “Chinese” and refers to European artistic style that reflects the influence of China and is characterized by the use of Chinese designs, asymmetry, whimsical changes in size, the use of lacquered materials and abundant decoration. . Chinoiserie entered Europe in about the last quarter of the 17th century and reached its peak in the mid-18th century, when it was assimilated by Rococo.
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. The 86 gemstones are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N012424MTNM/1.838
