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French 19th Century 18ct Gold Harlequin Necklace set with Various Gem Stones

230T
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A rare necklace that was made circa 1840 in France.   It has been set with a kaleidoscope of different gem stones with a long pear shaped aquamarine drop in the middle.  This style is known as a Harlequin pattern because the rainbow effect of many colours was associated with the traditional costume of the Harlequin in the Italian Commedia dell’Arte.  The claw set gem stones include amethysts, a carnelian, sapphires, aquamarines, topaz,  pink topaz, citrines, and chrysophase.  The stones are claw set with an attractive crown design.  In between is a  stylised anthemion design consisting of a number of radiating petals, developed by the ancient Greeks from the Egyptian and Asiatic form known as the honeysuckle or lotus palmette, and buds in 18ct gold.  The chain is a flat link and leads to a clasp that mirrors the gold motifs in the necklace.  A gorgeous necklace that looks amazing when worn.

Ollys Pick

We all love this unusual necklace.

Item Number
230T
Measurements
Length 43.5cm
Oval stones 1.6cm by 1.2cm
Aquamarine 1.7cm by 8mm at widest point
Small oval stones 7mm by 5mm.
Date & Origin
Provenance
French
Hallmarks
Eagle's head (French mark for 18ct gold) on the clasp
Unidentified maker's mark.
Condition
Very Good, very slight damages to the gold work commensurate with age.
Discovered
3 years ago
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