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Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Pearl Lavalier Festoon Necklace
$3,100
£2,347.96
€2,696.24
CA$4,344.43
A$4,725.05
CHF 2,504.10
MX$56,615.93
NOK 31,825.85
SEK 29,156.80
DKK 20,153.32
About the Item
Nothing is more delicate than the shimmering opulence of “white jewelry” created during the Edwardian Era (1901-1910) in England. All details dance with a lightness and create showers of sparkle with the wearer’s slightest movement. This Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Pearl Lavalier Festoon Necklace, made in the early 20th century, circa 1900s, is crafted in platinum embellished with round diamonds and white pearls. The period is named for King Edward VII who reigned over England for only nine years, but stylistically, the design period drew inspiration from the Court of Versailles in France and numerous ornamental motifs from the 18th century such as garlands, ribbons, laurel wreaths, bow knots, tassels, and lace. To the rest of Europe, this period was characterized as La Belle Époque. Shimmering light and lightness were emblematic of the Beautiful Age filled with optimism, peace, and prosperity.
During this time, the changing necklines in women’s fashions left little room for brooches, thereby placing increasing importance on necklaces. The lavaliere is a necklace comprised of small links with a single, usually pearl, drop pendant. The design, named for Françoise Louise de La Baume Le Blanc, Duchess de La Vallière (1644-1710), mistress of King Louis XIV, was very popular around 1900. Here the platinum links are interspersed with small white pearls which transition to four curvilinear half bows embellished with round diamonds before culminating in the openwork pendant.
The pendant is adorned with a full bow at the top, the center knot a round diamond set in a collet dotted with milgrain. Milgrain was a new decorative technique often featured on Edwardian jewelry, owing to the advances made in platinum fabrication where small grains of metal were used to complement the gemstones and extend the sparkle. The border of the pendant is accented with foliate motifs, employing what was known as the garland style, a decorative hanging ornament styled as a bow-topped wreath such as this, popular during the Renaissance and again during Edwardian era. Two dangling drops comprised of bezel-set round diamonds embellished with delicate foliate motifs are suspended both in the center and at the bottom. This garland and bow lavaliere is a splendid piece of history and design.
Chain measures approx. 17" in length (43 cm). Made in platinum; circa Edwardian Era, 1900s.
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