We are delighted to offer this marvellous antique Georgian 9ct gold natural seed pearl necklace made c.1800.
Sweet, delicate and enchanting, this necklace presents a classical Georgian design adorned with fine natural seed pearls, all meticulously drilled and threaded. What is particularly delightful and elegant about this piece is the graduated pearls towards the bottom, a small attention to detail, yet a feature that culminates in an even more stunning appearance highlighting the wearer's neck. (Please note the graduated larger pearls at the bottom may be cultured antique pearls, unlike the natural smaller seed pearls).
Seed pearl jewellery became fashionable in the late Georgian period and natural pearls (2mm or less and varied in shape due to natural sourcing) were intricately crafted into all manner of jewellery such as necklaces, earrings and even tiaras..
Traditionally in such times, jewellery was often associated with symbolic meanings and seed pearls were usually associated with innocence and purity. As such, this necklace could serve as the perfect gift - an understated yet elegant accoutrement to have in one's collection.
Without ostentatiousness yet distinguished from many contemporary pieces, this necklace presents a wonderful balance of classical beauty and historical interest - a conversation starter and a wonderful way to express your passion for intricate antiques. One can imagine how painstaking and intricate the craftsmanship would need to be in order to drill these fine pearls without breaking and threading them all uniformly into a single necklace strand.
A perfect piece to wear with many attire, whether be it on its own or with other jewellery.
The clasp is marked 9ct gold and is of a rose gold tone - this appears to be a later clasp.
All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior.
Size & Total Weight
Length: 44cm
2.01g/0.065 troy oz
Condition: great antique condition with no issues/damage - please kindly refer to the photographs for further details.
We aim to overemphasise and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.
Please kindly refer to the photos for further details.
*Please note: all other items are for display purposes only and this listing is for the item listed in the title only.
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