BELLE EPOQUE 1910 Antique Convertible Platinum Necklace Brooch With Diamonds
A Belle Epoque convertible necklace-brooch.
This fabulous necklace was created during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, between the 1900-1910. The elegant necklace was masterfully crafted to be converted into a brooch, with multiples parts made up in solid .900/.999 platinum and 18 karats yellow gold. The piece is composed by the main brooch with dangle parts and a detachable chain. Embellished with natural earth mined white colorless diamonds, including three important pear-shaped European rose cuts, one rose cut cushion and an arrangement of Seventy-four mixed minors rose cuts diamonds. The diamonds settings are decorated with millegrain finish and the chain is fitted with a concealed spring ring security lock. The brooch itself is fitted with an horizontal hinge bar with a trombone-shaped security lock and two concealed hooks to attach the chain. The chain is decorated with swirl elements and twelve white colorless diamonds.
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 1900-1910.
Diamonds: Mounted in the center in bezel settings, with 3 calibrated European pear rose-cut diamonds, with a total combined weight of about 1.20 carats, white colorless G/H color, VS/SI clarity.
Diamonds: Mount in bezels and millegrain settings, with 74 assorted European rose cut diamonds, with a combined total weight of about 3.70 carats, white colorless G color, VS/SI clarity.
Diamonds: Mount in a dangle-drop bezel setting, with 1 European cushion rose cut diamonds, with a weight of about 0.90 carats, white colorless F/G color, SI clarity.
Diamonds: The chain is mount in bezel settings, with 12 calibrated European round cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 0.60 carats, white colorless F/G color, SI clarity.
Weight: 20.65 Grams, (13.25 Dwt).
Size: The detachable chain is 20 Inches, (50.8 Cm) and may be adjusted to made it shorter on special request. An alternative ring may be added.
Measurements: The main brooch is 60 mm by 40 mm, (2.36 x 1.58 Inches).
Hallmarks: Unmarked, and electronically tested for the assay and warranty of the platinum and the gold with results as follows, ".900/.999 Pt, .750/.999 Au."
Collateral: This convertible Edwardian Belle Epoque necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This convertible Edwardian Belle Epoque 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 Belle Epoque necklace is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 90 diamonds are secured in the settings. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N112125ENMT/.5956
