Jewelry
Antique Czech Diamond & Aquamarine Paste Necklace
- Item Number
- 159
- Estimated Value
- 140 USD
- Sold
- 140 USD to tomwa39
- Number of Bids
- 13 - Bid History
Item Description
The "Czecho" signature on this enchanting antique necklace lets us date it precisely to the first years of the Czech Republic (between 1918 and the early 1920s). The region was previously known as Bohemia, part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until World War I ended, and Bohemian glass has been prized from medieval times. The beautiful old pastes here live up to the area's reputation -- all still gleaming brightly after nearly 100 years, including three dainty ones set into the clasp.
Although the dating is technically transitional, falling between the death of King Edward and the period dominated by Art Deco style, the necklace is extremely Edwardian in spirit: delicate and refined. The Edwardians loved an icy white-on-white look, accented by pastels (as opposed to the strong colors used later in the 1920s) and they adored dangling drops and droplets, as well as the graceful drape of articulated mountings like these. Each diamond paste is prong-set within its own frame that moves freely.
Fourteen and a half inches long, a little more than choker length, the necklace reached us from a New York estate in lovely condition. The only flaw I've found is age-appropriate surface wear on the back, where white metal plating covers underlying brass. This is hard to notice without high magnification and won't been seen at all when the necklace is on.
This would be a splendid holiday gift, if you can part with it, and I'll be happy to gift-wrap it beautifully free on request.
Item Special Note
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Warm regards to all from The Other Katherine Harris (Erin, for short, aka GlitzQueen)
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