The Details...
Although un-hallmarked, this necklace tests as being constructed from silver. It features a pretty floral drop design with tassels beneath it. The necklace is detailed with round, faceted, bezel set, purple paste stones and small, round, faceted, colourless paste stones set within leaf shaped mounts. All of the stones are in closed back settings. The necklace fastens with a bolt ring and measures 41cm in length. The drop of the pendant is 8.5cm.
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A Short History...
This necklace 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...
Wear this necklace with jewel coloured silks and velvets.