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Victorian Gold and Swiss Enamel Necklace

  • This charming Victorian swiss enamel necklace features twelve enameled jewels
  • Set in 17.2K gold
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$27,000
Item No. 31-5690

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Description
This wistful and romantic Swiss enamel necklace features twelve oval-shaped enameled jewels offering a glimpse into a charming provincial past, depicting pastoral scenes and breathtaking landscapes accented by their 17.2K gold settings.

Improvements to enamel painting technique in the 15th and 16th centuries allowed enamel to be applied to surfaces much like other oil paints. Unlike other painting materials, however, which can fade with time, enameled metals retain their hues brilliantly, which allows this. . .
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This wistful and romantic Swiss enamel necklace features twelve oval-shaped enameled jewels offering a glimpse into a charming provincial past, depicting pastoral scenes and breathtaking landscapes accented by their 17.2K gold settings.

Improvements to enamel painting technique in the 15th and 16th centuries allowed enamel to be applied to surfaces much like other oil paints. Unlike other painting materials, however, which can fade with time, enameled metals retain their hues brilliantly, which allows this necklace to continue to dazzle.

19th century

16" length
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Victorian Gold and Swiss Enamel Necklace
Period: 19th Century
Type: Necklaces
Style: Victorian
Length: 16.0 in. 
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