Edwardian Citrine and Pearl Heart Shape Necklace
Irene Byrne & Co
This ever so sweet! A citrine necklace set with seed pearls in yellow gold with an articulated heart-shape cut citrine hanging off the central gemstone from 1910. The citrine as a gem and crystal, ‘holds’ the frequencies of abundance and wealth. So one could suggest, that this beautiful necklace speaks of abundant everlasting love. What a sweet Valentine’s gift this could be.
Circa: 1910
Design Period: Edwardian
Gemstone: Citrine and Natural Pearls
Cut: Oval, Heart Shape and Round
Measurements: Oval Citrine measures 11.00 x 8.00 mm
Heart Citrine measures 7.50 mm
Round Citrine measures 6.60 mm
Material: 9ct Yellow Gold
Design Period: Edwardian
Gemstone: Citrine and Natural Pearls
Cut: Oval, Heart Shape and Round
Measurements: Oval Citrine measures 11.00 x 8.00 mm
Heart Citrine measures 7.50 mm
Round Citrine measures 6.60 mm
Material: 9ct Yellow Gold
Edwardian & Belle Époque Period (1901 - 1910):
Named after the reigning King Edward VII and with notable influences from French Rococo décor, this period was the shortest in antique jewellery history. However, it was during this time that platinum was introduced into the art of jewellery making which changed the way diamonds could be set. The popular jewellery design at the time was the “garland” which flowed on from the Art Nouveau period as it focused on nature but more particularly, on flowers and leaves often arranged in some circular shape. Through the use of milgrain and pierced and engraved metals, the Belle Époque designs gave way to jewellery that mimicked the delicate nature of lace and ribbon with natural pearls and old mine cut diamonds being the material of choice.
Named after the reigning King Edward VII and with notable influences from French Rococo décor, this period was the shortest in antique jewellery history. However, it was during this time that platinum was introduced into the art of jewellery making which changed the way diamonds could be set. The popular jewellery design at the time was the “garland” which flowed on from the Art Nouveau period as it focused on nature but more particularly, on flowers and leaves often arranged in some circular shape. Through the use of milgrain and pierced and engraved metals, the Belle Époque designs gave way to jewellery that mimicked the delicate nature of lace and ribbon with natural pearls and old mine cut diamonds being the material of choice.