18k Art Nouveau Drapery Necklace, Antique French Floral Draperie c. 1900 (12.3g)
18k Art Nouveau Drapery Necklace, Antique French Floral Draperie c. 1900 (12.3g)
Dating from the turn of the 20th century, this luxurious drapery necklace has been crafted in the Art Nouveau style with seven decorative filigree panels filled with a timeless interior filigree motif. Crafted from 18k gold which retains its lovely, buttery old gold patina, it is amazing to think of each small piece being delicately wrought and then soldered together. Once adorning the neck of a very fashionable high society woman many moons ago, it would now make the perfect modern statement necklace. With a length of 44 cm it is perfectly positioned to be both comfortable and stylish. This style is known as a 'draperie' in French as it drapes across the collarbone bringing an effortless French elegance to the wearer. The links have been inspected and are strong and in good condition with only light micro-scratches to the surface of the gold. A very original feature, the necklace does not have a spring ring, but a mini dog clip clasp attachment which still opens and closes very well. Normally I've seen these dog clasps on watch chains, and never on a necklace so that's a fun detail. The necklace has been hallmarked with an eagle head, indicating at least 18k gold. It's hard not to fall in love with this beauty for its sweet details, luxurious material, and skilled craftsmanship. And of course, gold never goes out of style.
Material: 18k gold (eagle head hallmark)
Weight: 12.30 g
Period: c. 1900
Length: 17.5 in or 44 cm
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Material: 18k gold (eagle head hallmark)
Weight: 12.30 g
Period: c. 1900
Length: 17.5 in or 44 cm
All items in the shop are shipped with tracking and insurance within 48 hours of receiving an order. Items over 250 euros are shipped via Colissimo Express so that your item is in your hands as quickly as possible.
Please check all photos, descriptions, and measurements thoroughly. Contact me if you have any questions and I'll be happy to answer.