-Henry Dunay New York Fringe Festoon Necklace In Faceted 18Kt Yellow Gold
A festoon fringe necklace designed by Henry Dunay.
Fabulous piece, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in th 1990. This beautiful festoon type necklace has been crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with the faceted gold technique. It is fitted with a cylinder security lock and a hinged figure 8 for extra safety. The design is composed by a flexible chain which hang with 53 graduated elements of different lengths and dimensions. The workmanship of this necklace is impeccable. The flexible pieces hang and fit perfectly around the neck.
Weight: 139.95 Grams, (87.71 Dwt).
Measurements: Has a full extended length of 16.75 Inches (42.5 Cm). The drops elements has an alternate lengths of 22 mm from both ends to 42 mm in the center (0.87 and 1.65 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed, "DUNAY .750"
Henry Dunay, born in 1935 in New Jersey, He was an American goldsmith and jewelry designer, best known for his fine scratched surface technique known as Sabi. Having apprenticed in the workshop of New York City jeweler Rudolph Cacioli at the age of 14, Dunay learned the fine art of creating jewelry. Though starting as an errand boy, he quickly worked his way up to becoming a master model maker and setter at a remarkably young age, impressing Cacioli with the fineness of his work and the refinement of his proportions and curves. Observing that most jewelry in shop windows he peered into followed the same styles and dimensions, he started his own firm in 1956. Taking on work from other manufacturers (including Harry Winston) to support himself initially, Dunay quickly found success and fame after winning the De Beers Diamond International Award, which showered images of his designs around the world.
Literature: Henry Dunay, A precious Life, Several Authors, Abrams, New York. For similar examples of this technique.
Note: Henry Dunay calls this surface finish technique "faceted," He developed the technique in which he cut each facet of the gold, just as you would cut facets in a gemstone. This technique hardens the gold and makes his pieces much more durable. Dunay's faceted pieces do not wear easily. They remain sharp and hold up to daily wear.
Note: Festoon, 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.
Collateral: It 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. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N0000MNNMM/3.364
