14ky Diamond and Pearl Lavalier

Sourced from our Estate collection

This delicate Edwardian necklace is adorned with 2 seed pearls and a diamond, all accented by swirling 14k gold.

$700.00 (CAD)

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Details

Material

14k Yellow Gold

Stones

Pearl, Diamond

Length

15 inches

Weight

1.95g

Condition

Excellent for its age

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Created:2025/01/23 18:36

About

Edwardian Era

(1901 - 1910)

Also known as “Le Belle Epoque” period, the Edwardian Era was derived from Edward VII, renowned for his love for all things lavish. Pearls and diamonds were most significant stones of the Edwardian Era, heavily leaning into a light, ethereal style. Bows, ribbons, and lace were the key motifs of this era.

Commonly made from platinum, Edwardian jewellery was fabricated with great detail while still being lightweight and comfortable to wear. The technique of millegrain emerged, which is small beads of metal bordering a stone or added as a border around a piece. Paving the way for “White on White” fashion, Cartier became the official jewellery supplier to King Edward. The innovative approach to platinum with invisible settings and millegrain detail made Cartier a powerhouse of the era. Nearing 1910, “Black and White” took over from the “White on White” aesthetic. Platinum pieces containing pearls and diamonds were worn on black ribbons, and darker stones/enamel were used as accent details. After the start of World War I, life changed dramatically. Jewellery all but disappeared as metals- platinum in particular. These precious metals were used in the making of weaponry, bringing the Edwardian Era to a close.

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Pearl - Calcium Carbonate

Developed inside the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk, pearls are hard and lustrous. First used as jewellery in 420 BC, the sarcophagus of a Persian Princess from that time was found wearing a fragment of pearl jewellery. Although round is considered the preferred shape, pearls come in a multitude of silhouettes. Baroque pearls are irregular, non-spherically shaped and make up most of the cultured freshwater pearls we find today. There are four main cultured pearl varieties. Akoya pearls are saltwater pearls that are white or cream with some hints of pink and green. Tahitian pearls are saltwater pearls that range in colour from eggplant purple, peacock green, metallic grey and greyish blue. They are found in Tahiti and generally range from 7-12mm. South Sea pearls are saltwater pearls that can come in a variety of silver, white or golden and are commonly sourced along the northwest coast of Australia. Ranging from 8-16mm, they have been known to reach up to 20mm. Freshwater pearls are typically cultured in lakes and ponds and come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colours. Pearl is the birthstone for June and ranks between 2.5-4.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

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