7 200 €
Hide pricesThis beautiful antique 18-carat yellow gold sautoir is made up of wire links and a classic chain of rounded rings. It features a clasp that allows it to be worn in a variety of ways, even wrapped around the neck.
| Weight of the necklace | 56,50 g |
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Length of the chain (cm) |
156 |
| Ref. | #6255 |
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In France at the end of the XIXᵉ century and the beginning of the XXᵉ, 18-carat gold sautoirs were all the rage. Long necklaces without clasps or with discreet spring clasps, they were designed to be worn in one or more turns, sometimes embellished with a pendant, collar watch or medallion.
These pieces, made in yellow or rose gold, could adopt a variety of styles: filigree mesh chains, forçat, herringbone or jaseron. Their length, often over a metre, made them both elegant and practical pieces of jewelry, adapted to the fashion of high bodices and closed collars.
At the time, sautoirs were not just decorative: they were a social marker, a symbol of discreet refinement. Today, these antique necklaces continue to seduce with their timelessness, quality craftsmanship and ability to adapt to both contemporary styles and more classic outfits.
