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ANTIQUE #SA1189079

Antique Georgian Natural Seed Pearl Necklace 9k Gold Clasp C.1800

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Artisan Antiques

We are delighted to offer this marvellous antique Georgian 9ct gold natural seed pearl necklace made c.1800.
 
Sweet, delicate and enchanting, this necklace presents a classical Georgian design adorned with fine natural seed pearls, all meticulously drilled and threaded. What is particularly delightful and elegant about this piece is the graduated pearls towards the bottom, a small attention to detail, yet a feature that culminates in an even more stunning appearance highlighting the wearer''s neck. (Please note the graduated larger pearls at the bottom may be cultured antique pearls, unlike the natural smaller seed pearls).
 
Seed pearl jewellery became fashionable in the late Georgian period and natural pearls (2mm or less and varied in shape due to natural sourcing) were intricately crafted into all manner of jewellery such as necklaces, earrings and even tiaras..
 
Traditionally in such times, jewellery was often associated with symbolic meanings and seed pearls were usually ass...
Antique SA1189079 shown on this page was made in the Georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD