{"product_id":"german-forget-me-not-necklace","title":"German Forget-Me-Not Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA German Biedermeier gold necklace of about 1840, set with turquoise and seed pearls: a sentimental 'forget-me-not' jewel.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTurquoise jewellery became popular in Britain around 1830 and spread across Europe. It was thought to protect its wearer and to stand for true love, and its colour, like forget-me-not flowers, made it a favourite gift to keep the giver in mind. Here robin's-egg turquoise of varying sizes is paired with silvery seed pearls, a sought-after Biedermeier combination.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eScrolled links lead to a central panel with two 5cm drops. The links are hollow and worked in repoussé (hammered from behind), a popular way to make a little gold go a long way in the Georgian and early Victorian periods. The drapery shape, made to move and glisten by candlelight, suited the low necklines of the time.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA delicate statement necklace for evening or day.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1840; Germany; 15K gold, later 9K gold clasp; turquoise and seed pearls; length 42cm; central panel 4.5cm x 3cm; drops 5cm; 9.18g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent despite its hollow construction. All parts are original except the small spring-bolt clasp, a later replacement in 9K gold. All stones are secure.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48331553800500,"sku":"","price":1882.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A1759.jpg?v=1730310539","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/fr-ch\/products\/german-forget-me-not-necklace","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}