Vintage Gemstone Egg Dropper Necklace 9ct Gold
A delightful vintage egg dropper necklace, featuring twenty-eight graduated Fabergé-inspired egg droppers suspended from a 9ct yellow gold cable chain. Each egg is unique and fashioned from metal, glass, and polished multi-coloured gemstones. Highlights include glittering “Goldstone” eggs, colourful guilloché enamel eggs, black niello eggs, three silver eggs featuring engraved monograms and a gold egg with a cabochon sapphire in the centre.
Fabergé eggs date back to 1885, when Tsar Alexander III commissioned the goldsmith Fabergé to create an Easter egg as a surprise gift for his wife. This annual tradition inspired other jewellers to craft their own elaborately designed Easter eggs, a theme that continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts to this day.
Dating to the mid 20th Century, this charming vintage dropper necklace showcases a delightful array of intricately decorated eggs, creating a captivating and playful fringe of textures and artistry. It’s in great condition and finished with a secure ring clasp and safety chain for added security when worn.
We recommend you insure for £4,300. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.
WEIGHT: 55.1 grams
MEASURES: Chain Length 16 inches x Width 1.5mm – Largest Egg 12mm x 20mm, Smallest 8.5 x 11mm
METAL: 9ct Gold/ Silver
STONES: Various gemstones, including Amethyst, Agate, Chalcedony, Goldstone, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire
AGE: Circa 1950 - 1960
MARKS: Faded 9ct stamp
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: JF0908
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