Edwardian Emerald And Diamond Bow Necklace

Necklace in platinum (>850°/°°) composed of a chain holding a motif featuring a knotted ribbon, topped with a flower and supporting a foliate motif forming an oval garland, all set with old-cut diamonds. This holds as a drop a pear-shaped cabochon emerald topped with a small diamond.

An emblematic motif of the Edwardian era, this pendant combines the Louis XVI ribbon and the diamond garland, signature of the eponymous style in vogue in Paris around 1910. The light and openwork setting highlights the diamonds as well as the impressive emerald cabochon (probably Colombian) which adds volume and verticality to the jewel.

The pear-shaped cabochon emerald measuring (17 x 10 x 10 mm) displays a deep green color and beautiful saturation. The garden is visible to the naked eye and the emerald shows significant frosting on the back of the cabochon, therefore invisible when the jewel is worn. The emerald is estimated to weigh 8 to 10 carats. The old-cut diamonds weigh in total approximately 5 to 6 carats (H to J, VVS to Piqué) with no inclusions visible to the naked eye. The largest stone alone weighs approximately 0.6ct (I SI1).

Presence of the mascaron hallmark for second-hand platinum works.

Pendant dimensions: 5.7 x 3.6 cm
Chain length: 41 cm
Weight: 17.96 grams