Antique
Late Victorian Diamond & Pearl Tiara/Necklace
An antique diamond and pearl tiara/necklace, circa 1900. The tiara is fully convertible to an necklace and designed as a graduating scroll and foliate design set with old cut diamonds and natural saltwater pearls in silver and gold. Fully detachable from it's frame and can be worn as a necklace with a silver and pearl chain that attaches either side.
£38,500.00
Information
Subtitle
Antique
Period
1750-1900, 1900-1940
Period
circa 1900
Gemstone
22 x Natural saltwater button pearls, 4mm-6.2mm range
163 x old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, estimated total - 4.75ct
Setting
Silver and gold
Dimensions
Inner circumference: 25cm/9.8"
Height at front (inclusive of frame): 6cm/2.3"
Necklace length: 44cm/17.3"
REF
128448
Director’s Notes
This convertible tiara and necklace was made in the early twentieth century and shows some influence of the naturalistic lines of the Art Nouveau movement. Designed to be worn as both a tiara and a necklace, making this piece both elegant and versatile.
