{"product_id":"antique-australian-9ct-johnson-simonsen-drop-pendant-necklace","title":"Antique Australian 9ct Johnson \u0026 Simonsen Drop Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Australian 9ct Gold Necklace by Johnson \u0026amp; Simonsen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Antique Australian Jewellery\" href=\"https:\/\/irenebyrneandco.com\/collections\/australian-antique-jewellery\"\u003eAntique Australian\u003c\/a\u003e 9ct Gold Necklace: an exquisite Johnson \u0026amp; Simonsen drop pendant dating to circa 1900, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn superb condition, it marries turn of the century provenance with contemporary elegance. At 126 years old, this necklace was made at the dawn of Australia’s federation era and embodies the refined restraint of the Edwardian period, measured, elegant and impeccably finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Melbourne Maker of Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"729\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMade by Melbourne jewellers Johnson \u0026amp; Simonsen, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/irenebyrneandco.com\/collections\/necklaces\" title=\"Antique Necklace Collection\"\u003enecklace\u003c\/a\u003e carries the quiet significance of Australian jewellery history. William Johnson and Herman Simonsen operated together from 1895 to 1914, before the firm continued as H. Simonsen Pty. Ltd. from 1914 to 1927.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"729\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTurquoise Blue Magnesite in Warm 9ct Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is beautifully simple: made in 9ct yellow gold, a slender drop, suspends with two turquoise blue magnesite cabochons with delicate black veining. The stones are dyed to achieve their vivid hue, their soft, cloud like colour set against warm gold to create a gentle, luminous contrast. The overall effect is soft and unforced, a study in proportion and purity of line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdwardian Restraint and Contemporary Elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis antique Australian 9ct gold necklace wears effortlessly with today’s wardrobe. Allow it to accent a long black evening gown for a formal moment when understatement is everything; pair it with a crisp white t-shirt for daytime ease; or let it complement a shirt, blazer and denim ensemble for relaxed evening dining. Its slim silhouette and restrained glamour make it singularly adaptable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Collectible Australian Antique Necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a historical Australian piece from a distinguished maker, it is as collectible as it is wearable. Conserved with care, the necklace offers both provenance and practicality: a rare, wearable fragment of turn of the century craftsmanship that sits seamlessly within contemporary style narratives. This is jewellery that honours its past while defining a modern, refined present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNecklace Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Period: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdwardian\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOrigin:\u003cb\u003e Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJeweller:\u003cb\u003e Johnson \u0026amp; Simonsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJeweller History: \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Johnson \u0026amp; Herman Simonsen operated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.museumsvictoria.com.au\/search?name=Johnson+%26+Simonsen\"\u003e1895-1914\u003c\/a\u003e. The business changed names to H. Simonsen Pty. Ltd. from 1914 and operated until 1927.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e Magnesite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e Turquoise Blue with Black Veins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e Dyed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDesign: \u003cstrong\u003eDrop Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e 9ct Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e Integral Fine Trace Link\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClasp:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e Original Bolt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDrop Pendant Length\u003cb\u003e: 5.50 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNecklace Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e39.00 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irene Byrne \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45131089772726,"sku":"7019","price":1925.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/7535\/1634\/files\/Untitled-2_f974d493-42e6-4d20-9807-3e2fe9af39e7.jpg?v=1779073214","url":"https:\/\/irenebyrneandco.com\/products\/antique-australian-9ct-johnson-simonsen-drop-pendant-necklace","provider":"Irene Byrne \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}