Italian carved coral and yellow gold parure

Italian carved coral and yellow gold parure

Article

1115950

Location

Michigan, United States

Closing at

October 9, 2024

Category

Jewelry Set

Year of Production

circa 1870

Dimensions

Necklace length: 19"
Earrings: H 2.75" x W 0.75"
Brooch: H 2.75" x W 1.75"

Material

Yellow Gold

Gross Weight

99 g

Gemstone

Coral

Gender

Women

Motif

Cherub, Psyche, Butterfly, Amphora, Turret shell

Type

Parure

Description

This exquisite Italian carved coral and yellow gold parure, circa 1870, includes one necklace (L 19"), one pair of earrings (H 2.75" x W 0.75"), and a brooch (H 2.75" x W 1.75") designed as a pendant for the necklace. The necklace features cherub and Psyche links with amphora and turret shell motifs. The earrings are decorated with a butterfly, bust of Psyche, recumbent cherub, and flanking flies. The parure is presented in its original silk-lined jeweler's box, weighing a total of 99 grams.

Provenance

Property from a private collection, Dexter, Michigan.
Estimates: $500 – $1,500

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