I have a very severe crush on this antique pink topaz and gold necklace.
This antique pink topaz necklace is from 1830. The chain is made of pairs of looped links surmounted by a stylized repousse bow motif. The central element features 24 oval and pear-shaped foiled-back pink topaz stones set in a floral design which is also decorated with repousse scrolls. The floral design is framed on either side by a spray of finely worked golden leaves. There is also – very fabulously – a single pink topaz adorning the clasp, because why not?
I really enjoy the thickness of the gold chain here: it balances out the sweetness of the sweetly pink foiled-back stones. And how marvelously pink they are ! The foiled-back technique is very characteristic of the time period in which this was made. It means that a thin sheet of material – probably metal – was applied to the back of each pink topaz.
Here’s a close look at some of the details. I wish the original photo had been a bigger; I wanted a closer look at those leaves. But this at least gives you a good view of the fabulous center element.
This antique pink topaz and gold necklace was sold in a Doyle New York Auction. All images and info are thanks to Doyle New York.
Throwback Thursday: Margherita Burgener floral brooch.
Good morning, darlings.
We’ve seen so many pretties together that it’s getting hard to remember them all. It’s for that reason that I’ve decided to add a new feature! Every other week we’ll have a “Throwback Thursday” post to revisit a past piece of gorgeous jewelry. Let me know if you have any requests!
Remember this fabulous Margherita Burgener floral brooch in titanium and diamonds? I certaintly do. This was one of the first pieces I posted and I still find the colors and lines of the piece utterly bewitching. It has a playful but equisitely beautiful feel, sort of like it’s a Dr. Suess flower transformed into something precious.
I’d want to wear it on the lapel of a fabulous coat like this lovely pink Simone Rocha. How would you style it?
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What I’m reading: Vol 4.
Nightstand: The Will of the Empress by Tamora Pierce.
Coffee table: Fire by Kristen Cashore. LOVE this book. Rereading to research for a Book Riot post.
Kindle: Graceling by Kristen Cashore. Sensing a pattern?
Audiobook: Searching for Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede. These books are marvelous as audiobooks. Marvelous.
Internets:
The OED (my favorite dictionary) is considering adding some new words! Most of them are ridiculous. Which do you think should go in?
Case of 11 year old girl shows we shouldn’t use BMI testing in schools to shame kids – Dear world: please stop this.
This 1940’s hair and makeup tutorial is fabulous. If there were several more hours in a day, I would look like this sometimes.
Janet Yellen will be the first lady Fed chair! Way to blaze trails, Yellen.
This wedding is lovely. The elephant cake topper! It warms my heart.
Pricescope’s jewel of the week this week is this rose gold, bezel-set, floral-inspired engagement ring. I think it’s lovely. Just the right amount of sweetness.
Hot Boozy Concoctions for Fall. Because: yes. My winter drink of choice is generally Adult Hot Chocolate (Bailey’s!) but I can’t wait to try the Bishop and the Sweet Tea Hot Toddy.
These bejeweled skeletons are amazing. (They’re very old and decorative, but they are real. Don’t click the link if you don’t want to see pictures of skeletons.)
What are YOU reading?
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