Miriam Haskell Link Necklaces

Mightychic offers a highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 motif Rock Crystal limited edition necklace. Absolutely fabulous and ...

Cut steel jewelry was at the height of fashion from the mid 1700s well into the 19th century. Originated in the 1700s. Popular from the Georgian through the Victorian eras. To make cut steel, melted horseshoe nails were formed into tiny faceted beads. Those small steel gemstone-like studs were then riveted one-by-one onto a base plate. It was an English invention that quickly travelled throughout the world. Each stud could have up to 15 facets, and in general the finer and older the piece the more facets the studs will have. Improvements in candles meant that grand events and entertaining could take place at night. As diamonds are diamonds and not available for everyone, and everyone wanted to shine, the popularity grew. Cut-steel provided a stylish and popular new jewelry material that could be enjoyed by everyone at all levels of society. It grew beyond a simple imitation to an art in its own right. The manufacturing was complex and the workmanship that was required highly skilled. These were not mass produced objects. The studs were made from decarbonated cast steel, which was case-hardened, then the studs were faceted by cutting against a pewter wheel. Next were then polished with first fine emery and a hard brush, and then by hand with a special putty. Finally they were riveted onto pierced base plates which had to be drilled and cut by hand, too. The main place of cut steel production was Birmingham, England. And there, one manufacturer stood out from all the rest: Matthew Boulton. He had been born in 1728 into the industry — his father manufactured small metal products. But the younger Boulton had a special talent for marrying the latest technology with the latest fashion. He also was continually expanding — he even founded a mint. He wined and dined with dignitaries and advocated for his steel products. Fortuitously, he became quite close with the Russian ambassador to Catherine the Great. When the ambassador toured the mint, Boulton made sure to send the Empress some of his cut-steel necklaces. In 1759, Louis XV “encouraged” the nobility to donate their gold and gemstone jewelry to help fund the Seven Years War. The popularity of cut steel in France may in part have been due to these sumptuary laws which limited who could wear precious metals and diamonds. Either you complied with the law and gave up your family jewels to be melted down for the war chest...

Mightychic offers an extremely rare and highly collectible Vintage Alhambra Collection necklace featured in 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Amourette (letterwood). Vintage and aged to perfection this series is created by a French craftsman using antique machinery...

Specifications: diamonds: 8 PIECES ROUND DIAMOND carat total weight: APPROX .10 CTw color: G clarity: VS metal: GOLD type: Diamonds by the Yard weight:...

Mightychic offers a limited edition rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra diamond and turquoise 20 Motif necklace. Set in 18 Yellow Gold. Necklace can be w...

Dazzling vintage Cartier Bamboo necklace showcasing approximately 20 carats of fine-white brilliant round diamonds impeccably set in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace rests effortlessly and comfortably on the collar, allowing for full display of its exceptional radiance. It consists of 22 segments, each encrusted with scintillating diamonds of finest Cartier quality. Each segment is masterfully designed as a finely textured bamboo stalk that exhibits exquisite sculptural quality. The diamonds are set with remarkable precision within delicately crafted piped-gold veins that faithfully mimic bamboo surface. The gently curving necklace has a clean rounded silhouette giving it a modern but timeless sensibility. A shimmering texture and 3-dimensional quality infuse the piece with luxurious boldness. A masterpiece of ingenious and detailed design from celebrated Cartier that is classically elegant and casually chic all at once. - Timelessly elegant Bamboo design from iconic Cartier, bursting with diamond sparkle and vintage glamour - Versatile piece that can be dressy or casual - Necklace features approximately 20 carats of fine white round diamonds (approximately F-G color, VVS-VS clarity) set in 18 karat yellow gold - Necklace internal circumference measures approximately 16.5 inches (42cm) as it fits comfortably around the collar, and it closes with a hidden, secure latch - Signed Cartier, numbered, and with French hallmarks - Vintage full-diamond necklace, dating to 1980s, is rare and collectible, and in excellent condition - Available with separately listed earrings from the same collection - Accompanied by a Cartier envelope...

Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty gold link chain is from her signature Crystal Link Collection. Clear Rock Crystal means Manifestation, Positivity & Luck. Chain Metal T...

Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland. Vintage modernist necklace in sterling silver, handmade. 1960 s. Measures 37 cm.

Dazzling vintage Cartier Bamboo suite showcasing approximately 26 carats of fine-white brilliant round diamonds impeccably set in lustrous 18 karat yellow...

Walters Faith's Saxon collection 18K Rose Gold Graduating Jumbo Chain Link Diamond Toggle Necklace. 1.305 Diamond Carat Weight. Necklace tota...

From Annamaria Cammilli's Essential collection, Dune collar necklace handcrafted in 18 karat Apricot Orange gold. Twenty four brilliant white diamonds at 1.29 carat total weight. Thi...

Antique 18K Gold Turquoise and Oriental Pearl Necklace, circa 1880 Decorative Etruscan Style gold necklace made of oblong, openwork link...