I’m not completely sure if I like this necklace as a necklace but I definitely think it’s impressive. It’s also definitely enjoyable to look at just as an object.
You see my point? It looks sort of like a scrunchie with little plastic beads, or a necklace that a very fancy My Little Pony would wear. But it’s made of real, faceted aquamarine and morganite beads, with a large, cushion-shaped morganite clasp.
The colors are certainly beautiful. I can’t help but wonder if it’s heavy to wear. It sort of says nutty old lady to me…but I do look forward to being a nutty old lady and I think this could be styled fabulously by someone who knew what they were doing. What do you think?
This necklace was listed in Sotheby’s November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.
The pendant is signed for Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc and Mauboussin, while the chain, which was added later, is signed by Cartier. No wonder this thing is gorgeous, with all of those big names working on it.
Aren’t they beautiful? The delicate details, the perfect color contrast, the stunning aquamarines. I have a love for these and it is a big love. These lovely, lovely things were made in 1915, a year that produced many things that I pine for.
The Edwardian aquamarine necklace, as I probably don’t need to tell you, matches the earrings. It is also from 1915.