I have no defense against tiny bows, especially diamond-studded tiny bows.
![Belle Epoque diamond garland necklace with tiny bows, circa 1900. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Belle-Epoque-diamond-garland-necklace-with-tiny-bows-circa-1900.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=644%2C646)
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.
![Close up view of a Belle Epoque diamond garland necklace with tiny bows, circa 1900. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Close-up-view-of-a-Belle-Epoque-diamond-garland-necklace-with-tiny-bows-circa-1900.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=640%2C446)
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.
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