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Glamorous "Edna May" Necklace with Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, c. 1910


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Glamorous "Edna May" Necklace with Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, c. 1910
Glamorous "Edna May" Necklace with Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, c. 1910
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Necklaces that set another gemstone under a gemstone on a pendulum are also known as "Edna May" necklaces. The name goes back to the American singer and actress of the same name, who appeared in numerous stage productions and early films between the 1890s and 1910s: she is said to have been particularly fond of wearing this type of necklace. At that time, pictures of popular stage stars circulated in postcard form, and Edna was also a well-known postcard beauty, meaning that many people were familiar with her taste and style. This is one such "Edna May" necklace. The necklace is designed in a Y-shape and first sets a smaller diamond in a platinum carreau setting placed on top, under which the long pendulum is then suspended. The bar is also set with three old-cut diamonds. The highlight of the design, an old-cut diamond of around 0.70 ct, appears to almost float within a shadow gap. A fine platinum chain turns the elegant structure into a necklace. This glamorous piece of jewelry is in very good condition. Its simple, timeless shape as well as the materials and diamond cuts allow us to date it to around 1910. We found the piece of jewelry here in Berlin.
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Glamorous "Edna May" Necklace with Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, c. 1910
Ready for the Stage
€ 2,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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