An early 20th century lavalliere diamond necklace

An early 20th century lavalliere diamond necklace

Description

An early 20th century lavalliere diamond necklace, consisting of a diamond-set bow with two knife-edge bars each bar suspending three small old-cut diamonds and a kite-shaped drop set with small rose-cut diamonds, terminating to a large old European-cut diamond, the one weighing 1.10 carats of L colour and SI1 clarity, the other weighing 1.30 carats of M colour SI1 clarity, accompanied by De Beers report, the small diamonds estimated to weigh an additional 1 carat in total, all mounted in platinum and yellow gold and suspended by fine platinum trace chain with bolt ring clasp, circa 1900, measuring 6.1 x 1.9cm, the chain measuring 43cm long, gross weight 8 grams.

A fine and classic early 20th century lavalliere diamond necklace. The necklace boasts a delicate diamond bow gracefully suspending two knife-edge bars, each adorned with three stunning old-cut diamonds and a kite-shaped drop embellished with glittering rose-cut diamonds, culminating in a magnificent old European-cut diamond. Set in a combination of platinum and yellow gold and suspended by a slender platinum chain, which accentuates the diamonds’ sparkle and enables the intricacy of the setting, this exquisite piece from the 1900s is truly a masterpiece of artistry.