{"title":"Diamond Necklaces","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond necklaces are as varied as they are sparkling. At Moira Fine Jewellery, we curate a radiant collection of diamond necklaces from across decades and centuries, including diamond collars, chokers, sautoirs, tassel pendants, fringe necklaces and négligée pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"modern-sapphire-diamond-and-platinum-fringe-necklace-33-40-carats","title":"Modern Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Fringe Necklace, 33.40 Carats","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine, modern, sapphire and diamond fringe necklace, set with oval faceted sapphires, weighing an estimated total of 33.40ct, in diamond set drops, with round brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, with an estimated total diamond weight of 20.00ct, mounted in platinum.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eModelled photo with thanks to Tamta Gamezardashvili - My Kitchen, Her Story \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797251309898,"sku":"16804N","price":99000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/modern-sapphire-diamond-and-platinum-fringe-necklace-33-40-carats.jpg?v=1791140569"},{"product_id":"french-antique-fraumont-diamond-silver-and-gold-necklace-and-earrings-suite-circa-1855","title":"French Antique Fraumont Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace and Earrings Suite, Circa 1855","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French antique Fraumont diamond necklace and earring suite, with a drop pendant, set with an old-cut diamond, in a claw setting, surrounded by a circle of grain set diamonds and a border of graduated old-cut diamonds, with three suspended old-cut diamond drops, the necklace is set with bars of grain set diamonds, alternating with claw set single diamond, with a fringe of suspended diamond set bars and single claw set old-cut diamonds and a pair of drop earrings, set with an old-cut diamond, in a claw setting, surrounded by a circle of grain set diamonds and a border of graduated old-cut diamonds, mounted in silver-upon-gold, circa 1855, with maker's marks for Fraumont. Estimated total diamond weight 20.60ct.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eAuguste Fraumont was working in Paris, at 51, rue Neuve-des-Petits-Champs. His name and address appear in directories in 1847 and 1859. His maker's mark, an ear of wheat between an A and an F, was registered on 21st July, 1855, he was renowned for his fine diamond jewellery. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797284307274,"sku":"2114N","price":65000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-antique-fraumont-diamond-silver-and-gold-necklace-and-earrings-suite-circa-1855.jpg?v=1791141045"},{"product_id":"antique-german-belle-poque-diamond-silver-and-gold-necklace-by-royal-court-jewellers-h-b-ckmann-circa-1905","title":"Antique German Belle Époque Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace, by Royal Court Jewellers H. Bückmann, Circa 1905","description":"\u003cp\u003eA German, Belle Époque, diamond fringed, openwork necklace, with alternating floral clusters and single, old mine-cut diamonds, with a removable diamond fringed swag, connected by a hook at each floral cluster, comprising eight old cut-diamond drops, in pear shaped mounts, with an estimated total diamond weight of 20.00ct, mounted in silver-upon-gold, in an H. Bückmann, Hannover box. Circa 1905.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eHermann Friedrich Wilhelm Bückmann, was a royal court jeweller, goldsmith and silversmith, trading from Georgstraße 18, in Hanover. He was born in 1814, in Brünninghausen and died in 1866. He was apprenticed to Gustav Albert Kemnis in Hanover and then worked in Vienna, Switzerland and Paris, over a period of six years. In 1841 he received his master craftsman's certificate and on 29th June, that year, he took the oath of citizenship of the then royal seat of Hanover. He married Sophie Dorothee Täger. They had a daughter on 21st April, 1847.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eFrom 1854 Bückmann appeared in the Hanover directories as a court jeweller and independent gold and silversmith, at Leinstrasse 22. In the same year he received a medal at the First General German Industrial Exhibition, in Munich. He was also awarded a silver and gold medals for his exhibits at various trade exhibitions, organized by the Hanover Trade Association. By 1863 he had moved to Georgstraße 7, \"opposite the bank, next to the British Hotel\". His shop was advertised as a \"warehouse of jewels, fine and ordinary jewellery and silverware\".\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eVarious goldsmiths well-known in the trade, in Germany, worked as journeymen for Hermann Bückmann, including Georg Conrad Bade, from Hamelin; Georg Heinrich Kleemann; Carl Heinrich Ludwig Lohmann; Gustav Juzi, from Nörten, who received the championship title in 1862; Carl Bente, from Hamelin; Heinrich Hungerland, from Alfeld; Heinrich Hupfeld, from Einbeck; August Puse, born in Hanover and from 1862–1866, Carl Wilhelm Otto Rusch, who became master in 1867, after Hermann Bückmann's death.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eAn H. Bückmann, Hannover box, from around 1915, is on display at the Einbeck City Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797347680586,"sku":"S11218N","price":65000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-german-belle-poque-diamond-silver-and-gold-necklace-by-royal-court-jewellers-h-b-ckmann-circa-1905.jpg?v=1791141760"},{"product_id":"antique-french-ch-fontana-cie-diamond-fringe-tiara-necklace-silver-upon-gold-circa-1880","title":"Antique French Ch. Fontana \u0026 Cie Diamond Fringe Tiara Necklace, Silver Upon Gold, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, French, diamond fringe tiara necklace, by Ch. Fontana \u0026amp; Cie, with the front section comprising a fringe of graduating pendants, linked at the top with rose-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, alternating with knife edge drops, topped with rose-cut diamonds in arrow head shaped grain settings, with old-cut diamond terminals, in crown claw settings, with tiny rose-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, above. The backchain, of alternating, rose-cut diamond set concave squares and rose-cut diamonds in rub over settings, detaches to wear as a separate bracelet. Mounted in silver-upon-gold, with later rhodium plating, bearing a French eagle head mark, for 18ct, on the tongue. Estimated total diamond weight of 12.00ct. This beautiful tiara has, at some point during its lifetime, been plated, by a previous owner, to give it a bright polish. It came to us as a necklace, with the original removable back chain fitting, which suggested to us that it was always intended to be a tiara so we asked our workshop to make a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFontana, one of the most famous jewellery houses in Paris, in the late 19th and early 20th Century, was founded by a Swiss jeweller, Thomas Fontana (1813-1861). He opened a modest workshop in an arcade inside the Galerie Beaujolais, near the Palais Royale, with his first store front in the Palais Royal opening in 1840. His reputation for fine quality work soon spread and business flourished meaning that he was able to expand his premises and eventually take over the entire building. Further stores were opened in Arcades across the city.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen Thomas died, in 1861, his son Charles was not old enough to assume leadership of the firm so control passed to his nephew, Joseph Fontana and nephew by marriage, Alexandre Templier. They exhibited at the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle, where they showcased a wide range of pieces including a series of unusual jewels, in the Chinese style, decorated with enamelled gods and goddesses, sumptuously dressed and hung with tiny platinum bells. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThomas’ son Charles came of age in 1867 and entered the business. He assumed management four years later, in 1871, re-naming the firm Ch. Fontana et Cie. He continued to work alongside his cousins for another ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1881 the company split. Joseph left, with his brother Giacomo, to form Fontana Freres, which was established at the Galerie de Valois. In 1893, when the Palais Royal fell out of favour with the public, the brothers moved to new premises at 7 rue de la Paix , Joseph died in 1897, Giacamo in 1899. Pierre Fontana, son of Joseph, was their successor. Charles continued with the original business, at 96 and 98 of the Galerie de Beaujolaisl. In 1896 the firm moved their headquarters to spacious new premises at 13 Rue Royale, and throughout the early 20th Century exhibited and created exceptional Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1900 the firm exhibited at the Exposition Universelle with a display of Art Nouveau designs which combined gemstones and enamel work. The firm continued throughout the Art Deco period producing fashionable items such as sautoirs and diamond clips.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFontana was recognised for beautiful design and fine craftsmanship, described by Vever as “one of the most famous in Paris”. They attracted a loyal clientele for jewellery, predominantly designed in the traditional taste, “classic and rich”, according to Vever, which appealed to the Parisian bourgeois. Pieces by Fontana are sought-after, with pieces rarely appearing for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChaumet holds the Fontana archives.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis tiara necklace bears the CF\u0026amp; Cie maker’s mark. There was also a CF et Cie maker’s mark registered in 1882. The last recorded date for this mark was 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith thanks to Hancocks, Wilson 55, Christie’s, The Velvet Box Society, Coutau-Bégarie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797348237642,"sku":"S10218N","price":48000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-french-ch-fontana-cie-diamond-fringe-tiara-necklace-silver-upon-gold-circa-1880_7a4a7990-6f11-486b-a20f-ce3d0ac49917.jpg?v=1791141781"},{"product_id":"french-andr-kahn-art-deco-platinum-diamond-choker-necklace-or-pair-of-bracelets-20-carats-circa-1930","title":"French André Kahn Art Deco Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace or Pair of Bracelets, 20 Carats, Circa 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French, Art Deco, diamond necklace or pair of bracelets, by André Kahn, each bracelet is designed as eight, decorative panel sections with alternating, geometric, designs, set with round brilliant-cut, eight-cut, baguette and marquise-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 20.00 carats, in rub over and grain settings, mounted in platinum, with white gold clasp fittings. The two bracelets can be connected, to be worn as a choker necklace. Each bracelet has two dog head marks for platinum, with eagle head marks, for white gold, on the clasps, the tongues and box clasps are numbered 2, 3 and 4. There is an indistinct maker's mark, with the initials A K, with a tower symbol, circa 1930. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eAndré Kahn was an early twentieth century Parisian jewellery manufacturer and master goldsmith. He first established his workshop at 87 Rue de Turenne, in Paris. He subsequently moved to 8 Rue Laurent Pichat. His final workshop was located at 5 Rue Volta, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, in the heart of the Marais district, which historically was a home to artisans. He created fine jewellery and goldsmithing items in precious metals and gemstones. As is the case with many master goldsmiths, his works are likely to have been sold, anonymously, by high end retailers, with his maker's mark the only record of his fine work.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eHis maker's mark as a goldsmith, was registered on 22nd May, 1924. The mark was cancelled on 17th October, 1930. The Assay Office register number was 4126\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Richard Jean-Jacques\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797357445450,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321T2","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-andr-kahn-art-deco-platinum-diamond-choker-necklace-or-pair-of-bracelets-20-carats-circa-1930_25c1c538-67b6-46f6-a3ee-39c434687f93.jpg?v=1791141948"},{"product_id":"art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-necklace-circa-1920-18-75-carats","title":"Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Necklace, Circa 1920 18.75 Carats","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco diamond necklace, designed as an old-cut diamond weighing an estimated 3.75ct, set in the centre of a floral cluster motif and suspended within an articulated old-cut diamond surround, further suspended from an integrated pavé set diamond line necklace, mounted in platinum, circa 1920. Estimated total diamond weight 18.75ct. Length of necklace approximately 56cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797407318346,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321N7","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-necklace-circa-1920-18-75-carats_991d008e-4b9c-4e1b-b6c1-bd18bae6333e.jpg?v=1791142239"}],"url":"https:\/\/moirafinejewellery.com\/collections\/diamond-necklaces.oembed","provider":"Moira Fine Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}