Description
Edwardian 14k Gold Lavaliere Necklace | Wired Seed Pearls, Diamond, MOP 18 Inch. A truly exquisite piece of Edwardian jewelry, this delicate lavaliere necklace dates to approximately 1900–1915 and exemplifies the graceful, feminine aesthetic of the era. The circular top medallion is set with a ring of fine seed pearls surrounding a confirmed natural diamond center stone, framed by milgrain-edged gold in a wheel-spoke design. Below hang two elongated gold bars, each set with rows of matched seed pearls, terminating in a pair of luminous kite-shaped mother-of-pearl drops. Suspended on an 18” gold chain. • Metal: 14K yellow gold (stamped) • Center stone: Natural diamond, confirmed via Gemlogis tester • Pearls: Seed pearls throughout, good luster and condition • Drops: Mother of pearl, intact • Total weight: 2.52g • Length: 18” chain; pendant approximately 2.5” drop • Condition: Excellent antique condition consistent with age A rare find in complete, wearable condition. Pieces like this are increasingly hard to source intact — the MOP drops alone are frequently missing on surviving examples. Ships insured in a gift box. Pearls are individually hand-strung and wire-set in the traditional antique manner — a hallmark of quality Edwardian jewelry construction and confirmation of the piece’s age and authenticity.