Victorian Elegance: A Diamond and Pearl Choker of Timeless Grace 1910
Unknown artist
Adin Fine Antique Jewellery
- About the artwork
A resplendent late Victorian choker from the Netherlands, circa 1910, captivates with its intricate design inspired by the natural world. Crafted in 14K yellow gold with delicate silver details, this piece is a testament to the lavish ornamentation ofthe era. Embellished with 400 glittering rose-cut diamonds and complemented by twenty elegant pearls, it epitomises the Victorian fascination with floral motifs. Beyond its historical allure, this choker possesses an unparalleled beauty that, when worn,becomes absolutely stunning, transforming any ensemble into a statement of timeless elegance and sophistication. It stands as a beacon of the romantic, nostalgic, and admirable craftsmanship of its time.
Antique jewelry object group
necklace/choker
Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Late-Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration.
Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: late-Victorian
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Period
ca. 1910
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Source of inspiration
Mother Nature
Theme
flowers
Material 14K
yellow gold and details in silver (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
400 rose cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Precious stones
Twenty pearls
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks
The Dutch control mark representing an oak leaf and that was in use between 1906 and 1953.
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Dimensions
total length 41,00 cm (16,14 inch), width link 1,00 cm (0,39 inch)
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Weight
44,40 gram (28,55 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº
24086-0162
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- About the artist
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