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Lucie Rosen's Untreated Burma Ruby Lavalier Necklace, 18.10 carats
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This ruby and diamond lavalier is the pinnacle of Art Deco elegance. Created by the esteemed firm Drecier and Co., it is adorned with over 18 carats of exceptionally rare, unheated Burma rubies that display the perfect pigeon's blood hue. Masterfully crafted and complemented by 9.50 carats of dazzling diamonds, this lavalier is a triumph of design. Jewels of this caliber—where rarity, provenance and artistry converge—are seldom encountered, let alone preserved in their original presentation box.
This platinum-set lavalier epitomizes Jazz Age glamour, created circa 1920 for heiress and socialite Lucie Bigelow Dodge Rosen. Featuring untreated deeply saturated pigeon's blood Burma rubies—all five graded by the American Gemological Laboratories—it is a masterpiece of rarity and refinement. Designed for versatility, it can be worn as a short necklace or extended into an 18 1/2“ sautoir.
This exceptional necklace was created by the renowned jewelry firm Dreicer & Co., one of the most esteemed jewelers from the late 19th century through the 1920s. Founded by Jacob Dreicer and his wife, Gittel, who immigrated to New York from Russia in 1866, the firm was celebrated for its mastery of precious gemstones. Their necklaces, the pinnacle of their craftsmanship, were coveted by the elite—reserved for individuals of Ms. Rosen’s stature. A striking diamond and pearl example by Dreicer & Co. is prominently featured in The Met’s permanent collection.
Lucie Bigelow Rosen was the great-granddaughter of the mining giant William E. Dodge (Phelps Dodge and Co). She is best known for being the founder of the Caramoor Festival and Caramoor Center for Arts & Music. Her marriage to Walter Tower Rosen, a wealthy Jewish banker and art enthusiast, was at first shunned and then embraced by her family. Lucie and Walter shared a passion for art and music, spending their summers in Europe acquiring architectural elements and furnishings for their estate, Caramoor, in Katonah, New York. Lucie mastered the theremin, an early electronic musical instrument, and toured the country giving concerts. After their only son, Walter Jr., was killed in World War II, the Rosen’s transformed their estate into the Caramoor International Music Festival, opening their home to music lovers. Today, Caramoor remains a cultural landmark, hosting musical events and offering the public a glimpse into the Rosens' eclectic and artistic legacy.
Circa 1920
18 1/2“ length
Literature:
(Similar): The Necklace: From Antiquity to the Present, by Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, Thames and Hudson Ltd., London, 1997, page 138.
- Creator:Drecier and Co
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- Weight:18.1 ct
- Dimensions:Length: 18.5 in (469.9 mm)
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- Lab Report Available:AGL CS66416
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1920
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 32-06891stDibs: LU13525344262
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