18th Century Choker Necklaces

Antique brooch displaying a wonderful array of enameling. It is pinned on a woven pearl contemporary dog collar which has a gold clasp. It can be worn both as the center to this collar or removed and worn separately. The woven pearl collar is 2.75 inches wide and 13.5 inches in length. We can lengthen the pearl collar if needed. "Je Bless et Je Gueris" (I wound and I heal) is written on cupid's shield, there are two kissing doves, and at cupid's feet is his quiver of arrows. Surrounding this portrait enamel scene is a basse-taille enamel which is done to emulate small pearls. Framing this most charming scene is vibrant cobalt blue guilloche enamel. Many enamel brooches of the period commemorated lost love...

A late Georgian six-row natural/seed pearl and diamond collar necklace, to the centre an old-mine-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.7 carats s...

Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Short Collar Period: Late 18th. Century Year: c.1800 Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Garnet Weight: 20.30g Length: 16.5 inches Condition: Excellent An...

Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo and Persian Turquoise Birth of Cupid Rivière c.1800 With wars raging across Europe throughout the early years of the 19th century, austerity was the order of the day. Jewelry was comprised of thinly pressed precious metals, and gemstones were either substantially smaller or replaced entirely by something of sentimental value (such as lockets that held a strand of hair) or meticulously crafted cameos. This magnificent necklace from the first 20 years of the 1800s is a masterful example of the innovation born out of the necessities of the time. Each plate is comprised of tiny 18-karat yellow wires meticulously wrapped into an intricately ornate design through a method known as Cannetille, with tiny drops of Persian turquoise adding an accent of color. The center of each plate tells the story of the birth of Cupid through a series of immaculate cameos carved from a single shell. The clasp plate appropriately features a cameo of a pair of hands clasped in friendship, reminiscent of a fede gimmel ring. A shining symbol of love from one of Europe’s most trying periods, this necklace is a gorgeous piece of wearable history. Additional Information: Period: Late 18th. Century Year: c.1800 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Cannetille and Carved Shell Cameo and Persian Turquoise Riviere...

An absolutely stunning garnet necklace from the Georgian (ca1750) era! Crafted in 14kt rose gold, this beautiful piece is comprised of 34 garnet links that connect together to form a...