VERDURA Milano Long Tahitian-Pearls Sautoir Necklace In 18Kt Gold Rubies & Diamonds
Long sautoir necklace designed by Verdura.
This is a fabulous long sautoir-necklace created in Milano Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura. The gorgeous rare necklace is quite rare since was a special custom-made order. This was carefully crafted with parts made-up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish and stranded with fifty-eight Tahitian black pearls. It is accented with sixty natural vivid red rubies and eighty-four European rose cuts diamonds. The necklace is fitted with a rope-shaped closure system and a hinged snap lock. Can be wear as a single or double row.
Country: Milano, Italy.
Period: Modernist, 1980-1990.
Pearls: Stranded with 58 cultured Tahitian black pearls.
Rubies: Mounted in flush settings, with 60 calibrated round brilliant cut of natural vivid red rubies, with a combined total weight of about 4.20 carats.
Diamonds: Mounted in inlaid flush settings, with 84 European rose cut diamonds, with a weight of about 0.84 carats, G/H, SI clarity.
Weight: 185.40 Grams, (118.85 Dwt).
Length: 40 Inches, (101.6 Cm.).
Measurements: The security rope-shaped lock is 52 mm by 15 mm by 8 mm (2.04 x 0.60 x 0.32 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18Kt yellow gold and signed in full as follows, "©VERDURA .750".
Verdura
The Duke Fulco Di Verdura (1899-1978) starts his career as a designer in Paris in 1920, Creating the iconic Maltese cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. In the 1934 he moved to the United States and closely collaborate with Paul Flato in California, designing jewelry for the Hollywood stars of the new movie era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. In the 1939, he moved again, but this time to the city of New York and open the Verdura boutique, in the Fifth Avenue location. in that period Verdura gain the estimation of the very high-profile clientele in the new York's high society.
Note: This necklace model by Verdura is no longer in production.
Collateral: These Verdura long sautoir necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Verdura long necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 202 gemstones are secured in the settings. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N041426MNENN/4.456
