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Rebecca Rau Protectrice Necklace
- This necklace transforms a 13th-century Spanish gilt-bronze harness into a design of great beauty
- The ancient ornament is believed to have been part of a noblewoman’s girdle belt or a horse harness
- Designer Rebecca Rau reimagines this rare artifact with contemporary sophistication
- The work is complemented by an 11.68-carat unheated pink tourmaline and Tahitian baroque pearls
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Designer Rebecca Rau reimagines this rare artifact. . .
Designer Rebecca Rau reimagines this rare artifact with contemporary sophistication. A vivid 11.68-carat unheated pink tourmaline forms the centerpiece, complemented by lustrous Tahitian baroque pearls that enhance the necklace’s sculptural silhouette. Suspended from an 18K yellow gold Victorian chain, this creation embodies the dialogue between past and present, blending archaeological grandeur with timeless elegance.
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Chain: 21 1/4" length
Pendant: 4" length

| Maker: | Rau, Rebecca |
| Period: | Contemporary |
| Origin: | America |
| Type: | Necklaces |
| Style: | Ancient |
| Stones: | Pearl;Tourmaline |
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