French Cut Necklaces

Discover this elegant necklace featuring 6 strands of twisted cultured pearls, enhanced by an 18k yellow and white gold clasp. This necklace is a true work of art, combining the clas...

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

Realized by hand in Nathalie Jean's atelier, Nakkar Choker pays homage to the pearl, a symbol of divinity, royalty and luxury that has fascinated and inspired since the dawn of time. A simple 18 karat gold band encircles the precious sphere and gracefully bisects a double-faced Japanese velvet...

An exceptional and impressive antique French hand painted enamel and mother of pearl pendant in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold, mother of pearl and enamel. The pendant displays a feature hand painted miniature enamel and mother of pearl plaque depicting a pastoral scene of a young lady in period, peasant dress strolling barefoot in the countryside, accompanied by two dogs. The miniature is simply painted in subtle shades of grey and delicate pink. This exceptional antique enamel pendant...

Feel like a princess in this beautiful 18 karat white gold , diamond and pearl choker. The necklace has been set with 9 pave diamond balls which alternate with 10 cultured white pearls. The pattern continues to the back with 18 karat white gold high polished balls...

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Blister Pearl Color: White Style: Enhancer Theme: Circles Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 21/32" (42mm) Wide: 1 1/4" (...

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...

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...

These baroque pearls are so interesting and unique. Each pearl has formed its own unique shape created by Mother Nature! The gray color has lots of luster and pairs perfectly with bl...

Elegant vintage coral & freshwater pearl necklace (circa 1970s to 1980s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Coral measures 4mm (average) each. The freshwater pearls measure from 2.5...

Cultured Pearl Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 34.5 grams Pearls: Cultured, 7.5-8mm creamy white color with high luster Length: 17 inches

A simple scroll design pearl and diamond necklace features a golden 11.3 mm pearl with rose' overtones and is suspended from a 16 inch 18k yellow gold barleycorn chain...