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Art Deco mixed metals necklace (1920s). Set with diamond.
The Art Deco period gave us some of the most elegant jewellery ever made, and this necklace is a perfect example of why. A single old cut diamond sits in a round collet at the centre of the chain, from it hangs a slender bar that ends in a diamond daisy, a sparkling old cut diamond in the middle ringed by a halo of smaller diamonds like petals. The white of the platinum mounts against the soft rosy 15ct gold of the chain is just gorgeous, and it means the diamonds really sing. This lavalier style of drop was the height of fashion in the early 20th century, designed to draw the eye down and move with you as you walk. Platinum was the metal of choice for the finest pieces because it's strong enough to hold stones in the most delicate settings, which is exactly why something this fine has survived to be worn today. Delicate enough for every day, special enough to keep for the big occasions. 16.2 inches is the wearable length with the diamond drop adding an extra 1.5 inches to the total length.
Straight lines and symmetry between the wars, with emerald-cut and calibré stones.
Read the Art Deco guide →Pieces like this one
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We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.
Art Deco mixed metals necklace (1920s). Set with diamond.
The Art Deco period gave us some of the most elegant jewellery ever made, and this necklace is a perfect example of why. A single old cut diamond sits in a round collet at the centre of the chain, from it hangs a slender bar that ends in a diamond daisy, a sparkling old cut diamond in the middle ringed by a halo of smaller diamonds like petals. The white of the platinum mounts against the soft rosy 15ct gold of the chain is just gorgeous, and it means the diamonds really sing. This lavalier style of drop was the height of fashion in the early 20th century, designed to draw the eye down and move with you as you walk. Platinum was the metal of choice for the finest pieces because it's strong enough to hold stones in the most delicate settings, which is exactly why something this fine has survived to be worn today. Delicate enough for every day, special enough to keep for the big occasions. 16.2 inches is the wearable length with the diamond drop adding an extra 1.5 inches to the total length.
Straight lines and symmetry between the wars, with emerald-cut and calibré stones.
Read the Art Deco guide →We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.
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