VICTORIAN 1880 Etruscan Revival Festoon Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Turquoises
A Victorian Etruscan revival festoon necklace
This is a beautiful festoon dangle-drop necklace created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1880. The unusual necklace was carefully crafted in the desirable Etruscan revival style in solid yellow gold of 14 and 15 karats with textured finish. It is embellished with nineteen dangles fringes of different lengths, which are mounted with one-hundred-thirty-five graduated cabochons carved from natural blue turquoises. The necklace is fitted with a concealed security box lock and have a great eye appeal when is wear.
Revival jewelry
The styles from the renaissance and Middle Ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance and Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new aesthetic. As a result of the construction work on the Suez Canal in the mid-1860’s and the Egyptian excavations of Auguste Mariette and the resultant exhibit of Egyptian treasures at the exposition Universelle in 1867, a fascination for all things Egyptian and ancient cultures developed. For centuries, Ancient Egypt and the Etruscans has held the fascination of the public and continues to inspire artists and designers alike. Between the 1860 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice. this is why the craftsmen of these cities created small and interesting objects with ancient characteristics like this suite. In addition, during the half of the nineteenth-century, the publication of Darwin’s Origin of Species coupled with massive urbanization resulted in a popular fascination with the natural world. One of the more weird and wonderful ways this fascination manifested was as a fad for jewelry created from the iridescent green shells of scarab beetles. The little jewel-toned bugs were incorporated into everything from hatpins to bracelets, earrings and necklaces. In 1884 the Countess Granville even had an entire suite crafted of beetles.
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.
Country: Europe, England.
Period: Victorian, Etruscan revival, 1880-1890.
Turquoises: Mounted in flush settings, with 116 graduated round cabochons cut carved from natural blue turquoises, with am estimate total weight of 9.28 carats.
Turquoises: Mounted in flush settings, with 19 graduated oval cabochons cut carved from natural blue turquoises, with am estimate total weight of 23.75 carats.
Birthstone: Turquoises for the month of December.
Weight: 36.40 Grams, (23.35 Dwt).
Length: Fully extended is 18 Inches, (45.7 Cm.) and may be adjusted to made it shorter on special request.
Measurements: The longest dangle parts in the center is 40 mm (1.57 Inches).
Hallmarks: It is unmarked and no visible marks but electronically tested for 14 karats yellow gold with results as follows, .585/.999.
Collateral: This Victorian Festoon Turquoise necklace 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 to the gold. The 135 turquoises are secured in the settings. This necklace was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N111125SONN/.6824
