Drapery necklaces are very fashionable necklaces in the 19th century, with a garland style that goes down over the collarbones and dresses the top of the neckline. They are often finely executed necklaces, with long links, decorated, sometimes with stones or pearls. These necklaces are easy to wear, discreet and elegant.
Draperie necklaces
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650,00€Arnould honesty leaf necklace, silver-plated metal. Drapery-style necklace with honesty leaf motif. Original round clasp. Necklace signed Edouard-Aimé Arnould on the back of the central leaf, circa 1900, France.
Length: 43 cm
Main motif: 4 cm x 3.7 cmCondition: slight oxidation
Weight: 17.83 gr
More info : Louis-Aimé Arnould (1867-1945) was a renowned artisan jeweler of the Art Nouveau movement, known for his richly floral jewelry designs, often in silver or silver metal, and more rarely in gold. His creations preferred fine lines to precious stones, emphasizing the harmony between material and design. In his gallery, he also presented the work of other artists such as Anglès, Eugène A. Belville and Gilbert Bocquet. Belville and Gilbert Bocquet, contributing to the rise of Art Nouveau.
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2000,00€Antique half set necklace earrings with flowers and pearls in 14 karat gold. This half-set consists of a necklace and a pair of earrings, decorated with natural pearls and curved porcelain plaques enameled and decorated with blue and pink flowers. The plates are all highlighted with three small rose-cut diamonds at the bottom. The earrings match the necklace. Antique half-set, 19th century, from the Netherlands.
Necklace characteristics
Clover hallmark
Necklace length: 42 cm
Pearl dimensions min. to max. 2.8 mm and 4.5 mm
Necklace weight : 15.93 grEarrings characteristics
Clover hallmark
Earring height: 42 mm
Earring width : 12 mm
Earrings weight : 4.53 grEstimated total diamond weight: 0.10 carat
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2400,00€French Georgian regional necklace in 18k (750) yellow gold and silver. Rare and lovely French regional necklace, composed of three silver medallions set with imitation diamond glass, linked together by four rows of yellow gold chains. The necklace fastens with an enameled clasp, decorated with a fleuron on a sky-blue background, surrounded by midnight-blue enamel. The two thin chains linking the necklace to the clasp are in metal. Regional necklace from the late 18th – early 19th century, Bresse region, France.
Silver axe hallmark, rooster hallmark (head on right 1798-1809)
Length: 38.5 cm
Dimension of central plate: 30 x 25 mm
Note: The two thin chains linking the necklace to the clasp are in metal.
Condition : Usual wearsWeight : 26.93 gr
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3000,00€French regional diamond drapery necklace in 18 karat (750) yellow gold and silver. Antique regional necklace made up of five silver elements set with rose-cut diamonds. The central pendant holds two dangling diamonds. Round cable mesh chains link each diamond-set element. The main chain is antique yellow gold. Antique Arles drapery necklace, Provence, late 19th century, France.
Boar and eagle head hallmark on the chain, horse head hallmark on the chain (french state hallmarks for 18 karat gold and silver)
Total length: 39 cm
Dimensions of central element: 35 x 25 mmCondition: the clasp is not centred on the chain
Weight : 17.09 gr
*The antique boxes are not sold with the jewel*
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3700,00€Russian turquoise drapery necklace in 14 karat (583) rose gold. Drapery necklace composed of eleven drop-shaped turquoise plaques on matrix (visible on back), topped with round cabochons. The necklace is finished with a double chain of flat links. The turquoise may have come from Kazakhstan, a country under Russian rule since the 17th century, where turquoise mines are still found, but more likely from Persia, which supplied countries and courts with its beautiful, intense-blue stones. Turquoise from Kazakhstan is generally blue with a hint of lavender inside, suggesting Persian turquoise. Necklace circa 1900, chain changed afterwards.
Shell hallmark, on the chain, certainly changed after the necklace was made: Russian “sickle and hammer” hallmark (active after 1958), SAS or GAS hallmark on the clasp.
Total length: 42 cm
Dimensions of largest drop: 21 x 45 mmNote: The slight difference in gold color between the chain and the necklace suggests a modification of the jewel.
Condition : wears of useWeight : 35.20 gr
About turquoise: Read our article by clicking here.
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850,00€Art Deco gold necklace in 18k two tones gold (750 thousandths). An antique necklace composed of 5 radiating motifs alternating between yellow and white gold. The necklace chain is antique and consists of trombone links alternating with double-eight links. Art Deco necklace, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark(French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Length: 42.5 cm
Dimensions of the central motif: 20 x 14 mmCondition: Surface scratches from use
Weight: 6.38 gr
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600,00€Marius Hammer Skønvirke necklace in silver. Art Nouveau “drapery” necklace, composed of a line of sky-blue and white enameled elements with filigree decoration, holding four linked chains decorated with enameled pendants. In the center, a three-lobed element in plique a jour enamel completes the composition and holds three drops. The necklace closes with a fine bayonet clasp. Attributed to Norwegian Art Nouveau jeweler Marius Hammer. Art Nouveau necklace, circa 1900.
Length: 43.5 cm Dimensions of central elements: 16 x 5.5 cm
Condition: slight oxidation, two metal rings, small white enamel chips
Weight : 18.56 gr
A similar model of this necklace is listed at Tadema Gallery, London. : click here
Precision: Skønvirke is the term used to define the Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period in Norway. The period spans from 1900 to 1925.
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1200,00€Beautiful drapery necklace from the Art Deco period (1930), with black and red enameled geometrical patterns.
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1000,00€Victorian French silver paste necklace in silver (800 thousandths). It is composed of links decorated with round faceted paste stones framed with stylized leaves. The necklace holds a large silver plate with floral decoration, holding a drop-shaped pendant, topped with leaves. The whole is entirely decorated with paste stones on foils, of white or slightly yellow color. The necklace closes with a ratchet box with a leaf motif. French regional necklace, probably from the Normandy region, from the second half of the 19th century, France.
Boar hallmarks, illegible goldsmith’s hallmark
Total length of the necklace : 41,2 cm
Dimensions of the central motif: 70 mm x 45 mmWeight : 48,06 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*