The Magic Word

Delicate, Antique Natural Pearl Necklace in Choker Length, Circa 1920


€ 2,790.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Delicate, Antique Natural Pearl Necklace in Choker Length, Circa 1920
Delicate, Antique Natural Pearl Necklace in Choker Length, Circa 1920
Description
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Natural pearls have been the supreme discipline in jewellery since ancient times, so great is the effort involved in fishing for them and so highly have they always been valued. However, their popularity increased once again in the first few years after 1900. The Deutsche Goldschmiede-Zeitung reported in 1910: "It is well known that pearls are now the magic word that makes every lady's heart beat faster, and to an ever-increasing extent, pearls are pushing red-hot rubies, sparkling emeralds and even glittering diamonds into the background." (Issue 45, 1910, p. 399). Around 1900, the price of natural pearls was roughly on a par with diamonds of the same size. Pearls for a necklace were usually purchased individually for cost reasons; it often took a long time to collect a complete strand of matching pearls. It was not until the invention of the cultured pearl that pearl jewelry became more accessible in the way we know it today. This necklace, however, is made from genuine natural pearls. The more than 170 oriental pearls are wonderfully "matched", i.e. they fit together perfectly in terms of color and size. With a length of 41.0 cm, the necklace fits close to the neck and can therefore also be worn during the day with a soft cashmere sweater, for example. The fine clasp is set with diamond roses and made of white gold, which helps us to date the necklace to around 1920, as white gold did not appear in the goldsmith's art until the end of the 1910s. An independent appraisal of the pearls is included with this wonderful necklace.
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Delicate, Antique Natural Pearl Necklace in Choker Length, Circa 1920
The Magic Word
€ 2,790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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