Gold, diamond and pearl necklace, circa 1900.

This necklace is a dream. It has some fairly ornate details - like the flowers along the upper part of the gold chain, the net of pearls and diamonds, and the diamond-studded flames scrolling out to either side - but it's delicate enough that it still feels simple. This beauty is from 1900, and I think the Belle Epoque influence is pretty clear.

Edwardian, Belle Epoque, antique, 1900, necklace, gold, diamonds, pearls, festoon

This necklace going to be part of Sotheby's Important Jewels Sale in New York on 20 September 2012 - click here for the listing. All information about and photos of this piece are thanks to Sotheby's.

Plenty of detail shots after the jump:

Sotheby's description:

Gold, Diamond and Pearl Necklace

Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000 USD

Featuring a natural pearl drop measuring approximately 7.9 by 7.0 mm, accented by 20 button-shaped pearls measuring approximately 4.5 to 4.1 mm, further set with numerous old mine, round and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 13.00 carats, the necklace gathered at the sides by flame motifs, length 15¼ inches, circa 1900.

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Labels: Belle Epoque / Edwardian, diamonds, necklaces, pearls