Antique Queen Anne Ribbon Necklace, ca 1750
Our Notes
In the 18th century, master bench jewelers held high-quality paste in equal esteem to natural gemstones, often interspersing flat-cut garnets and paste stones within the same piece to achieve a perfectly harmonious color palette. In this early Georgian ribbon necklace, the garnets and pastes are seamlessly blended together, crafted so masterfully that distinguishing between the two requires modern gemological technology.
Rendered in warm gilt metal, the fluid floral motif retains its original ribbon fittings, designed to be tied gracefully around the neck. Equally remarkable is its original fitted box, lined in soft velvet and satin. When jewelry remains protected in its original case across centuries, it tells us the piece was cherished and carefully preserved through generations. Exceptional around the neck, it looks just as captivating displayed in a shadow box as a piece of art. A true collector's treasure, it celebrates the ingenuity of early European craftsmanship.
England, ca 1750
Measurements, Materials & Care
Care
As our jewelry is worn, patinas will evolve, further personalizing them to each collector. Due to the nature of foiled jewelry, care should be taken in order to keep Larkspur & Hawk jewelry from becoming harmed. A few tips:
- Remove jewelry when applying lotions, soaps and perfume
- Remove jewelry before immersing hands in cleaning solvents or liquids
- Please note that oxidation may eventually wear off of rings, then return naturally
Shipping & Returns
Larkspur & Hawk offers shoppers to receive and live with their new pieces. If for any reason you are less than thrilled with a purchase, it may be returned for a full refund, unless marked as final sale. To qualify, merchandise must be postmarked within 14 days of the customer’s receipt and be in the items’ original and unused condition. All returns must include the original receipt. Larkspur & Hawk is not responsible for items lost during shipping.
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