Georges FONSÈQUE, French work 1900-1910 - Lot 50

Georges FONSÈQUE, French work 1900-1910 White gold 750‰ choker necklace with navette links punctuated by thirteen old-cut diamonds, the central ones suspending a line of rose-cut diamonds in beaded closed setting terminated by larger falling cushion old-cut diamonds. The central motif is mounted on a fine alternating link chain with a spring clasp. Diamond hallmark of Georges FONSÈQUE. Weight of the largest diamond: approx. 1.60-1.70 carats. Total diamond weight: approx. 12 carats. Length: 37cm. Drop height: 2.3cm. P. Gross weight: 22.5g. (A few fine chips). Georges FONSÈQUE set up on his own after the death of his collaborator Henri OLIVE in 1902. Partners since 1885, Fonsèque & Olive created numerous jewelry designs that made their reputation, including the famous "Raisins" and "Grains de café" brooches. Bibliography: VEVER, Henri, La bijouterie française au XIXe siècle, Tome III, p. 532.