This necklace is seriously pretty.
This lovely thing was made in 1900. That's a huge picture, but I wanted you to see how all the details work together. I think the delicate, floral chain perfectly accentuates the golden, openwork plaques of the necklaces, with their floating gold-and-pearl fringe and luscious amethysts.
Can you imagine what this necklace must look like when worn? It's 16.25 inches, so the tips of that fringe would dangle - tantalizing but elegant - an inch or two above a lady's decolletage.
This necklace was listed in Doyle New York's October 2012 Important Estate Jewelry sale. All images and info are thanks to Doyle New York.
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Labels: amethysts, Belle Epoque / Edwardian, gold, necklaces, pearls
