Necklace Details
Antique (ca 1920) Belle Epoque Fancy Link Silver Sautoir (France; rare) – Sautoir is a long chain or necklace that suspends a key, tassel, or other ornament. Worn by women throughout history, Sautoirs became especially popular in the Art Deco Period (1920s); their long length allowed them to be worn in multiple ways. More than 100 years old, this gently patinaed chain features hand-formed stylized, infinity links and textured connector rings.
Peridot (Arizona; rare) – Arizona is home to the world’s largest Peridot deposit, located near the town of Peridot in what is now the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. It is extracted from the Peridot Mesa with hand tools exclusively by San Carlos Apache Tribe residents of the reservation. Peridot, like diamond, is one of only two gemstones found deep within the earth; it is surfaced by volcanic activity. Called the ‘gem of the sun’ by Ancient Egyptians, this vibrant green gem has symbolized life, been used to ward off negative energy, evil spirits, and bad dreams, and is considered sacred by the Apache Tribe due to its power to heal the land. Peridot is one of August’s birthstones and given as a 16th anniversary gift.
Swarovski Crystal(Austria) – Swarovski was founded in 1895 following Daniel Swarovski’s invention of the world’s first electric-powered crystal cutting machine and lexicon of crystal cuts that produced a new level of crystal clarity. After viewing the Northern Lights, he partnered with Dior to create his famous Aurora Borealis, or AB, coating, a very thin layer of gold applied to half of a crystal’s facets to create an iridescent, shimmering effect. Today, Swarovski Crystals provide the sparkle for Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s concerts, most notably with 250,000 crystals on Beyonce’s red catsuit (Cowboy Carter Tour) and more than 5,000 on Taylor Swift’s guitar (Eras Tour), now housed at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum.
Sterling Silver – Silver is considered a fine metal and, because of its durability, a tangible representation of lasting love and family bonds. It is also believed to strengthen emotional, mental, and physical well-being by promoting inner peace, alleviating stress and anxiety, and warding off negative energy. Wearing or carrying sterling silver serves as a personal talisman, enhancing one's inner strength and resilience. Silver is given as a 25th anniversary gift.