18k Rose Gold Vermeil Vintage French Garland Carnelian Quartz Pearl Necklace

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Another Gates of Paris exclusive!
We found this lovely garland of roses on a crumbling old sample card in Paris. It features a center bow motif in a classic romantic design--the original mold dates way back to 1835! Just like our other pieces from Paris, the carving is extremely fine—you can count the minute striations in the leaves of each garland. It reflects the kind of top-quality craftsmanship we look for in the best pieces from this era. We hand cast the pieces in sterling silver, and then applied a thick coating of 18k rose gold on top. With no antiquing used, the result is a bright, shiny rose vermeil finish. Dangling from the center of the garland is a big eye-clean faceted clear quartz onion. Rising up from the garland strung on silk are alternating tapered translucent tubes of frosted carnelian and frosted quartz that I found in Hong Kong. Interspersed is a pair of smoky quartz rondelles and 10 plump pearls. Rose gold vermeil lobster clasp. Necklace measures 21 to 22 inches long with extender.
Gates of Paris
is a unique collection of
handcrafted
jewelry by designer David Maurer, based on classic French and European designs. We travel the byways of Europe, visiting old jewelry manufacturers and seeking out molds and findings that haven't been used for over a century. Most of our pieces come from
original
molds
made in France and England between 1830 and 1910. We re-cast them by hand in a wide variety of finishes
. You'll find animals, cherubs, crosses, shields, fleur de lis, escutcheons, cartouches, grotesques and more... Victorian, Edwardian, Empire, Classical Revival, Steampunk.
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On a scouting trip in Paris, we uncovered a
magnificent
trove of 19th century molds and findings hidden away in a remote corner of an ancient warehouse. These repousée pieces are amazingly detailed, reflecting the highest standard of French craftsmanship. You just can't get this
quality
in the U.S. Most of these items have not seen the light of day for at least 80 to 100 years!
We have selected the best pieces for casting in silver and various golds. Each is then polished and specially finished, and embellished with unique combinations of top-quality semi-precious gems. The result is a hybrid modern/classical jewelry that exudes timeless
French chic
and panache.
All jewelry is completely original to our collection and cannot be found elsewhere!
NOTE: If you don't see the specific combination of finish, stone, or chain with any of our castings,
please ask
. We offer all our designs in 14k or 18k solid gold (yellow, white or rose) as well as sterling silver, PLUS Rose, Yellow, Chocolate and Green Gold Vermeil (18k gold plated over sterling silver). We also carry a wide selection of stones and pearls, many of unusual shape, size and color.
International Buyers:
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possible customs duties or fees from the buyer's government. Also, customs can delay delivery of international orders. These potential customs delays and the actual number of transit days are outside Gates of Paris control.