Françoise Montague for Adrien Mann c.1962 Black Glass Collar Necklace
This wonderful example of Françoise Montague jewellery dates from c.1962.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful pendant was created c.1900. It features an elegant bow design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This brooch/pendant is constructed from silver. It tests as being made from silver and is stamped with two very faint hallmarks on the catch of the brooch. The piece features a bow motif and suspended from this are 3 teardrop designs increasing inside and set within each other. The piece is set with small, round, colourless paste stones and is detailed with a single, teardrop shaped, bezel set, open-back mounted, pink glass stone. The piece features a small bail so that it may be worn as a pendant. To allow it to be worn as a brooch, the fastening pin is attached to the piece with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens with a 'C' catch. The brooch measures 3cm x 4.5cm.
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A Short History...
This pendant is a lovely example of garland style jewellery from the Edwardian era. Designs were typified by ribbons, laurel wreaths, bows, knots and tassels creating soft, dripping lines in jewels that had previously been quite structured. The garland style borrowed motifs from 18th century jewellery design and injected them with greater fluidity of line.
Wear it With...
Add this pendant to your favourite chain and add other charms to compliment it.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This wonderful example of Françoise Montague jewellery dates from c.1962.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish necklace dates from the 1930s. It was most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The catch and rhinestones are later replacements. However, they are in-keeping with the design of the piece.
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Sweet and beautiful, this locket was created in c.1900.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail that is characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of the central glass stone on the pendant. This is only visible upon close inspection with a magnifying glass. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful necklace was created in Oslo, Norway, in the 1950s by jeweller, Arne Nordlie.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful portrait miniature pendant was most likely created in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of chips to the surface of the glass. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal and rarity of this piece. This piece has possibly had a brooch fitting at some point in its life too, as there are traces of an area where a hinge might have been.
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This dramatic and symbolic necklace dates from the Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the paste stones. This is consistent with age and use. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This classic and impactful necklace is by Christian Dior. It was made in the 1980s in Germany for the French fashion house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish collar was designed and made in Germany in the 1960s by Henkel and Grossé for Christian Dior.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing and aging to the plating on the fastening mechanism of the necklace. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This exceptionally rare and shimmering necklace was created in the 1930s. It was most likely made in France.
Condition Report:
Good - There is some loss of coating to some of the faux pearls. In some places, this has resulted in a darkening to the surface of the pearls. This does not detract from the rarity and wearability of the piece, especially as the darkening makes the pearls look like grey or black pearls rather than obviously flawed.
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This rare and outstanding example of an Art Deco era flapper necklace was most likely created in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strung.
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This wonderful statement necklace represents bold and stylish 1930s design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the gilding in a couple of small areas on this necklace. This is only apparent upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This lovely example of 1980s gold tone styling is by Monet - a classic design from a classic costume jewellery designer.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Minor rubbing to the surface of one plastic cabochon. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This elegant necklace reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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