EDWARDIAN Belle Epoque 1905 Platinum Festoon Necklace With 10.35 Ctw Diamonds
A fabulous Edwardian festoon necklace.
This fabulous necklace was created in New York City United States during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, back in the 1905. The necklace was masterfully crafted as a festoon, with multiples movable parts made up in solid .900/.999 platinum. The necklace is composed by garlands and bows, with are embellished with natural earth mined white colorless diamonds, including two important big sized European round cuts and an arrangement of two-hundred-twenty-two calibrated minors diamonds. The diamond settings are decorated with millegrain finish and is fitted with a concealed push boxed security lock.
The Edwardian Era
Like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and mill grain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Mille graining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
Country: New York City, United States.
Period: Edwardian, Belle-Epoque, circa 1905.
Diamonds: Mounted in inlaid flush and bezel settings, with 222 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 7.85 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS clarity.
Diamonds: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 European round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 1.40 carats, white colorless G color, VS/SI clarity.
Diamonds: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 European round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 1.10 carats, white colorless FG color, VS/SI clarity.
Weight: 30.2 Grams, (19.40 Dwt).
Size: 17 Inches, (43 Cm).
Measurements: The main decorative section has a length of mm and a drop 50 mm, (1.97 Inches).
Hallmarks: Electronically tested for the assay and warranty of the .900/.999 platinum.
Collateral: This Edwardian necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This Edwardian 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 Edwardian necklace is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 224 diamonds are secured in the settings. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N052125MONNM/.8711
