VICTORIAN 1870 Festoon Chained Necklace 9Kt Yellow Gold With Amethysts & Pearls
Victorian festoon necklace with amethysts and pearls.
This is a beautiful antique festoon necklace created in England during the middle of the Victorian era, back in the 1870's. The necklace is very unique and elegant and was masterfully crafted with parts made up in solid yellow gold of 9 karats with polished finish. It is composed by multiples chained links, a main central piece and three dangle drops elements, which are embellished with a fabulous assortment of six natural purple amethysts and thirty natural halves white pearls. These amethysts stones were a Victorian favorite, often used in jewelry designs. The necklace length is little over the sixteen inches and is fitted with a concealed security push cylinder box. This is an amazing iconic piece from the period in tremendous grade of preservation with absolutely no gemstones replacements. Surely an eye-catcher and a great conversation piece.
Festoon Necklace
A festoon necklace, is a design motif of a garland or string of flowers, leaves or ribbons. A festoon is a type of necklace that contains several drapes or swags of beads, chains, metal extensions, or other parts as the core elements of the design. Was very popular in the 18th and 19th century and even today.
The Victorian Jewelry
This era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.
Country: Europe, England.
Period: Victorian, 1870-1890.
Amethyst: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 cushion faceted cut (15 x 12 x 7 mm) of a purple amethyst, with a total weight of about 6.04 carats. The carat weight has been calculated by formula.
Amethyst: Mounted on top in the chain as stations in bezel settings, with 2 matching oval faceted cut purple amethysts, with a combined weight of about 1.90 carats. The carat weight has been calculated by formula.
Amethyst: Mounted in dangling elements in bezel settings, with 3 pear faceted cut purple amethysts, with a combined total weight of about 7.50 carats. The carat weight has been calculated by formula.
Pearls: Mounted in inlaid flush settings, with 30 calibrated white round pearls of 1.50 mm.
Birthstone: Amethyst for the month of February.
Weight: 9.50 Grams, (6.10 Dwt).
Length: Fit a neck up to 16.25 Inches, (41.28 Cm.).
Measurements: The maximum dangle-drop in the center is 60 mm (2.36 Inches).
Hallmarks: Unmarked and electronically tested for the assay and warranty of the 9 karats yellow gold, with results as follows, ".375/.999 Au".
Collateral: This Victorian festoon necklace with amethysts and pearls is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Victorian festoon necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage and the 36 gemstones are secured in their settings. This necklace was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N022026CAEH/.1141
