6 780 €
Hide pricesThis magnificent vintage 18K yellow gold long necklace features links that alternate between oval shapes and beaded knots. This is a fairly rare chain style typical of the late 19th century. The necklace is of excellent quality and a beautiful length.
It has a clasp that allows it to be worn in various ways, even wrapped around the neck.
| Weight of the necklace | 45,20 g |
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Length of the chain (cm) |
152 |
| Ref. | #7456 |
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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.
