MARCHAK Paris 1950 Retro Modernist Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds

Necklace designed by Marchak Paris.

This fabulous necklace with rigid fringes, was crafted in Paris France by the jewelry house of Marchak, back in the late 1950. The unusual necklace was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. It was designed with graduated rigid fringes and movables, which eleven of them are embellished with earth mined natural diamonds. The necklace is fitted with a concealed push boxed lock and a hinged figure 8, for extra safety.

Diamonds: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 11 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 1.10 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity.

Birthstone: Diamonds for the month of April.

Weight: 59.25 Grams, (7.89 Dwt).

Size: The total extended lenght is 16 Inches, (40.64 Cm).

Measurements: The widest part in front is 37 mm (1.46 Inches) and at the back is 13 mm (0.51 Inch).

Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark Ste. MD (Societe Marchak) inside a lozenge cartouche, the mark of head of the eagle for the assay and guaranty of the 18kt gold, the head of Minerva for exportation and signed, "STE. MD MARCHAK SL .750".

The House of Marchak

Marchak was founded by Joseph Abramovich Marchak, a young talented jeweler in 1878, in Kiev, then in Russia. Considered one of the great competitors of Faberge at the beginning of last century and sometimes called “The Cartier of Kiev”, the company employed 150 workers at the start of the Russian Revolution of 1917. After the WWI they moved to France and as soon as he arrived in Paris, Alexander Marchak opened a jewelry shop on the Rue de la Paix, at number 4 right next to Place Vendome and the Hotel Ritz Paris, where a large number of wealthy foreigners had flocked, ever since its opening in 1898.

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 11 diamonds are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: N090124ENNS/1.424