Description
Circa 1930, a lovely filigree lavaliere necklace crafted in 10k yellow gold set with a glittering cornflower-blue crystal gem. There's an amazing degree of intricacy to the airy design of the pendant with its graceful zig-zags & delicate milgraining, the glowing color of the metal perfectly complemented by the cool sparkle of the stone. Measuring approximately 1 1/2" north to south including the decorative bail, & 3/4" east to west. Hung on a fine 14k gold 15 1/8" vintage crimp link chain. The term lavaliere is taken from Louise de La Vallière, a mistress of King Louis XIV of France in the 1600's, who is credited with introducing the style of pendant: a chandelier type hanging from a simple chain. The simplicity of this arrangement appealed to Edwardian aesthetics & the filigree lavaliere fashioned by hand in gold & platinum set with gemstones was immensely popular with the discerning & wealthy in the early 20th century. With advances in manufacturing techniques by the late 1910's, it became possible to mass produce the airy filigree designs which brought a new degree of popularity to this type of work as it made it accessible to the working class for the first time. Filigree styles remained fashionable through the early 1930's. in excellent condition. Marked for 10k on the back of the bail with the hallmark for Esemco, a branch of Shiman Bros. & Co., manufacturing jewelers in N.Y., NY founded in 1906. The chain is marked 14k on the clasp. See our full line of fine antique as well as handmade at our new web address https://edencollective.com RETURNS & EXCHANGES: Items may be returned for any reason as long as they are in their original condition, although resizing, engraving or alteration of any kind, done by us or another jeweler, makes the item a final sale. A 5% restocking fee will apply to the refund of the original purchase price; shipping charges, if applicable, are non-refundable. All layaways, made to order & custom orders are final sale. Fees assessed for sizing, engraving or alterations of any kind are non-refundable. The following conditions apply to returns: 1. Items must be returned in original condition as purchased, please return in the custom gift box as sent. 2. Please notify us of intent to return within 3 calendar days of receipt of the item. Returns sent without notification cannot be accepted or refunded. After three calendar days of receipt, all items will be considered final sale. 3. Buyer pays return shipping, items must sent back within 7 calendar days of receipt with tracking. Insurance is highly recommended as items lost or damaged in transit cannot be refunded. LAYAWAY: We are happy to offer layaway, please reach out to us for our full layaway policy. SHIPPING: Due to recent changes in VAT & customs regulations, we are unable to ship to all international locations. Please message us for availability & rates for shipping to your location. Antique 10K Filigree & Blue Gem Lavaliere Necklace, Yellow Gold Something
