{"title":"Necklaces","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur collection of antique, vintage and modern necklaces includes Victorian gold collars, diamond-set riviere necklaces, diamond-set fringe necklaces and the ever-popular snake necklaces. 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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":"modern-ruby-diamond-and-18ct-gold-pendant-3-19ct","title":"Modern Ruby Diamond and 18ct Gold Pendant, 3.19ct","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ruby and diamond pendant, set with a 3.19ct cushion shaped, faceted, mixed-cut ruby, in a four claw setting, with three, graduating, round brilliant cut diamonds grain set in the bail, mounted in 18ct gold, on a 16\" 18ct yellow gold, 1.5mm trace chain. Accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services certificate number 5782-915, stating that the ruby is natural, with no evidence of heat treatment and the origin has characteristics consistent with rubies originating from Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797294891338,"sku":"S211114P","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/modern-ruby-diamond-and-18ct-gold-pendant-3-19ct_85ed12f7-64e2-4b7d-bb8d-fdc96ef467fb.jpg?v=1791141219"},{"product_id":"carved-rock-crystal-diamond-and-black-onyx-necklace","title":"Carved Rock Crystal, Diamond and Black Onyx Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA carved rock crystal bead necklace, with black onyx rondelles, with an 18ct white gold pavé set black and white diamond ball clasp. Length approximately 33 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797301248330,"sku":"S81015N3","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/carved-rock-crystal-diamond-and-black-onyx-necklace_83cec0b4-ef13-4d0e-8af8-6fb563e5cc69.jpg?v=1791141415"},{"product_id":"carved-rock-crystal-and-black-onyx-necklace","title":"Carved Rock Crystal and Black Onyx Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA carved rock crystal and black onyx rondelle bead necklace, sixty-one carved rock crystal beads measuring approximately 13-14mm each, separated by black onyx rondelle beads, in a repeating pattern, with an 18ct white gold pavé set diamond ball clasp. Length approximately 84cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797301412170,"sku":"S81015N2","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/carved-rock-crystal-and-black-onyx-necklace.jpg?v=1791141424"},{"product_id":"carved-rock-crystal-necklace","title":"Carved Rock Crystal Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA carved rock crystal bead necklace, the carved rock crystal beads measuring approximately 13-14mm, with an 18ct white gold pavé set diamond ball clasp, length approximately 33 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797301477706,"sku":"S81015N1","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/carved-rock-crystal-necklace_a1ccd1ca-8440-46cc-ae9f-c6ddb545a2a5.jpg?v=1791141433"},{"product_id":"vintage-14ct-yellow-gold-long-chain","title":"Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold Long Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage, 14ct yellow gold long chain with twisted wire and conical rope links with granulated texture, with a lobster clasp, stamped 14K. Circa 1940-1950.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797304164682,"sku":"XMC211215LC","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-14ct-yellow-gold-long-chain_6099c32a-db11-4f26-936c-945d60a15dfe.jpg?v=1791141479"},{"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"},{"product_id":"vintage-coral-and-cultured-pearl-five-row-necklace-circa-1970","title":"Vintage Coral And Cultured Pearl Five Row Necklace, Circa 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage five row necklace, comprised of three rows of 6mm white cultured pearls and two rows of 8mm round pale pink coral beads, with two 18ct yellow gold spacer bars, strung on to an oval clasp, set with a cabochon coral. Stamped \"750\" for 18ct gold. Circa 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797409284426,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321N9","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-coral-and-cultured-pearl-five-row-necklace-circa-1970.jpg?v=1791142269"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-cross-pendant-circa-1880","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed cut down bezel settings, and an amethyst set box and tongue clasp, with a removable cross pendant brooch, mounted in 15ct gold, circa 1880. Estimated total weight of amethysts in necklace 190.47ct. Estimated total weight of amethysts in pendant 49.94ct.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eSome of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works from Egypt. The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected them from drunkenness and excess. The name derives from the Greek amethystos - \"methustos\" meaning intoxicated, with the prefix \"a\" meaning \"not\". It is thought the myth stems from the story of the titan Rhea giving Dionysus, the god of wine and madness, an amethyst to protect him. Amethyst is also known as the stone of St. Valentine, leading to the belief that it represented pure, chaste love. Until the 1700s Amethyst was seen as one of the cardinal gemstones, which were the most valuable gems and ranked in value amongst sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was especially popular during the Victorian period, with its rich purple colour and clarity being particularly effective in candlelight. Today its beautiful, vivid purple shades are highly sought after by gem collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Laura Preshong and First Class Watches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797446017354,"sku":"XAN23925N","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-cross-pendant-circa-1880_d75f10e6-efd4-4d58-b3c3-0c48c49e9fcf.jpg?v=1791142438"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-earrings-suite-circa-1880","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Earrings Suite, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace and earrings suite, with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed decorative, trefoil design, gallery strip bezel settings, with curved cross and ball links between the amethysts, with a gold box and tongue clasp, with matching drop earrings, on gold wires, circa 1880. Estimated total weight of amethysts in the necklace 259.99 carats and in the earrings 28.22 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eSome of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works from Egypt. The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected them from drunkenness and excess. The name derives from the Greek amethystos - \"methustos\" meaning intoxicated, with the prefix \"a\" meaning \"not\". It is thought the myth stems from the story of the titan Rhea giving Dionysus, the god of wine and madness, an amethyst to protect him. Amethyst is also known as the stone of St. Valentine, leading to the belief that it represented pure, chaste love. Until the 1700s Amethyst was seen as one of the cardinal gemstones, which were the most valuable gems and ranked in value amongst sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was especially popular during the Victorian period, with its rich purple colour and clarity being particularly effective in candlelight. Today its beautiful, vivid purple shades are highly sought after by gem collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Laura Preshong and First Class Watches. 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The style of work was brought to Malta during the reign of the Order of the Knights of St. John. In the 19th century it was used for souvenir jewellery. It was particularly favoured by British tourists, who named it \"rose-chain\" work. Many examples were exhibited at the Great Exhibition, in 1851. Today there is only one craftsman who still makes Gran Spinat chain in Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith thanks to V \u0026amp; A Museum and Deheb Jewellery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797459222858,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321LC","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-maltese-gran-spinat-18ct-gold-stars-link-long-chain-circa-1830_1d30f756-849a-4a29-948c-b919968b7a63.jpg?v=1791142632"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-long-chain-necklace-circa-1920","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Long Chain Necklace, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold long chain necklace, with oval faceted amethysts in spectacle settings, connected with lengths of trace chain, with a bolt ring clasp, stamped 15ct, circa 1920. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e15ct gold was officially in use, in the UK, from 1854 to 1932, that is it was Hallmarked during that period, although it was used, unmarked, by Georgian jewellers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797472756042,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321LC2","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-amethyst-and-gold-long-chain-necklace-circa-1920.jpg?v=1791142815"},{"product_id":"antique-ruby-and-gold-fringe-necklace-circa-1920","title":"Antique Ruby and Gold Fringe Necklace, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique ruby and gold necklace, with twenty, cushion-cut ruby set pendants, with one natural red spinel, graduating from the centre, in crown settings, onto a gold trace chain, with a jump and bolt ring clasp, circa 1920. With an estimated total ruby weight of 13.00 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797504409930,"sku":"S301023N","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-ruby-and-gold-fringe-necklace-circa-1920_26818289-24a6-4730-816b-504070e3eb64.jpg?v=1791142915"},{"product_id":"marcus-natural-pearl-diamond-and-platinum-necklace-circa-1920","title":"Marcus Natural Pearl Diamond and Platinum Necklace, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Marcus natural pearl, diamond and platinum pendant necklace. The central pendant has a diamond motif, with three diamonds in a lozenge, atop a five row splash of pavé set diamonds, topped with a pearl, with three diamond capped pearl drops, suspended from diamond set chain links. Either side of the centre pendant is a pearl, connected by diamond chain links, with a swag of rub over set diamond chain links below, suspending three graduating rows of diamond chain links, terminating with diamond capped pearl drops, onto a chain of natural pearls, on platinum wired links, signed, on the back, with M.\u0026amp;CO. in a cartouche, set with Edwardian-cut and eight-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, on a jump and bolt ring clasp, circa 1920. With a scratched inventory number D2453, accompanied by GIA report number 2225723161 stating that the pearls are natural saltwater, of the pinctada species and freshwater pearls of the unionidae family, ranging from 3.20mm to 7.01 x 6.82mm in size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marcus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797642166602,"sku":"S31124N","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/marcus-natural-pearl-diamond-and-platinum-necklace-circa-1920_635cf4ea-62ea-47e9-ac14-51de9f8bc6e4.jpg?v=1791143027"},{"product_id":"garrards-fire-opal-diamond-and-platinum-drop-earrings-and-negligee-pendant-set-circa-1920","title":"Garrards Fire Opal, Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings and Negligee Pendant Set, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Garrards fire opal and diamond drop earrings and negligee pendant set. The earrings have old European-cut diamond tops, in rub over settings, with four articulating, graduating rows of old European and rose-cut diamond set foliate motifs, in grain and rub over settings, with faceted oval fire opal and old-cut diamond cluster drops, in grain settings with a rub over edge, with millegrain edged decoration, mounted in platinum, with gold posts and later white gold butterfly fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e The negligée pendant, has a rose-cut diamond set pointed ellipse, with millegrain edges, begirding the chain ends. The pendant chains are set with rub over set rose-cut diamonds, with fittings for the fire opal clusters, on a very fine platinum trace chain, with a jump ring and gold bolt ring clasp, marked with a French head of Murcury for exported 18ct gold, circa 1920. In original fitted Garrards case.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eThe fittings are marked l and ll on the earrings, pendant and the stone set cluster so that each part fits together correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797651374410,"sku":"S14224S","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/garrards-fire-opal-diamond-and-platinum-drop-earrings-and-negligee-pendant-set-circa-1920_f0fd7a17-73a3-45b4-b24e-85a1582ab1d8.jpg?v=1791143037"},{"product_id":"art-deco-spaulding-co-diamond-black-onyx-and-platinum-butterfly-choker-circa-1925","title":"Art Deco Spaulding \u0026 Co. 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For a detailed biography, written in 1894 please see the link below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.925-1000.com\/forum\/viewtopic.php?t=31329\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.925-1000.com\/forum\/viewtopic.php?t=31329\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003eIn 1929 Spaulding \u0026amp; Co. 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His grandfather Jean-Jacques Le Saché was an engraver for the Paris Mint and was commissioned by the Mayor of Ghent in 1810 to make a medal for which he was praised not only for “the imaginative handling of the subject” but also the “meticulous craftsmanship evident in the piece”. His father, Emile, was a talented draughtsman, with a particular skill for line engraving, whilst his mother ran a jewellery shop in Paris’s Palais Royal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe young George wanted to be a painter. His creative talents were nurtured and inspired by spending much of his early youth with artists, including one of the best academic painters, William-Adolphe Bouguereau. He planned to attend the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris however his parents wanted a more secure career path for him. Fearing the life of a painter was too unstable, they sent him to Germany, in 1866, at the age of 17. He worked for the renowned jewellery firm, Friedman, which was well known in France at the time and where Carl Fabergé would go to train a few years later. Le Saché's his skill as an artist was quickly recognised and he worked on the rendering of designs, whilst being exposed to all aspects of the jewellery trade. He then travelled to England where he studied and learnt as much as possible, applying his knowledge of drawing and design to a variety of decorative arts. At the outbreak of war in 1870 he returned to France, where he spent six months serving in the 1st battalion of the Seine regiment, until March 1871. He then returned to London for another year, until settling back in Paris, finding work as a designer for the jeweller Lucien Falize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis proved an important period in Le Saché’s life as he and Falize became friends as well as professional collaborators. Falize taught him much about the jewellers’ art and Le Saché's position enabled him to study a wide variety of wonderful jewels, both antique and contemporary. The craft of the goldsmith inspired Le Saché’s designs, leading him to become a knowledgeable and skilled manufacturer, thanks to the careful tutelage and encouragement of his friend. After five years of working with Falize, Le Saché left, to join the highly regarded manufacturing jewellery company, Baucheron et Guillain, in 1877. His marriage to Baucheron’s daughter made a move to the family business almost inevitable. Eventually he would take it over as his own. He soon came to create pieces for some of the most famous Parisian jewellery houses of the period, who exhibited his pieces at the world fairs, both in Paris and internationally. 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