Belle Epoque diamond garland necklace.

I have no defense against tiny bows, especially diamond-studded tiny bows.

Then again, why would I ever want to resist such perfection? It’s spectacular. I want to wear it to a ball with a strapless gown.

This beautiful thing was made in 1900. It is designed as three foliate swags alternating three collet diamond swags hung from a necklace spaced by ribbon-tied bows. Each swag is centered by a cushion diamond cluster pendant, millegrain set.

This necklace is currently for sale at S.J. Philips. All images and info are thanks to S.J. Philips.