A beautifully delicate early 20th century aquamarine and platinum station chain, dating to the Edwardian-early Art Deco period, circa 1910-1920.
Finely crafted in platinum, the chain is punctuated with eight hand-cut aquamarines set within smooth rubover collets. The stones are arranged in elegant pairs, alternating between elongated rectangular and lozenge-shaped forms, which lend the necklace a subtle geometric rhythm.
The aquamarines display the soft, watery blue so characteristic of early stones - a delicate glacial tone that shifts from the palest hint of blue to almost crystal clear depending on the light. Their slender proportions and slightly irregular hand-cut facets catch the light beautifully, creating a refined shimmer rather than bold flashes of colour.
The stones are spaced along a fine platinum trace chain, giving the necklace an airy and understated elegance that is so typical of Edwardian platinum jewellery.
Lightweight yet full of character, this is a wonderfully versatile antique chain that layers effortlessly within a neckmess but is equally elegant worn alone for a subtle touch of antique sparkle.
Edwardian to Early Art Deco Aquamarine and Platinum Station Necklace
- Era: Edwardian to early Art Deco, circa 1910–1920
- Metal: Platinum
- Gemstone: Natural aquamarines
- Dimensions:
- Length: 20 inches
- Largest aquamarine: 9.5 x 5 mm
- Rhombus aquamarines: 8.75 x 5.25 mm
- Bolt ring: 5.5mm diameter
- Weight: 6.42g
- Hallmarks: No noticeable hallmarks. Professionally tested on an XRF desktop analyser to further confirm the metal purity throughout.
- Condition: Excellent antique condition
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