The eye is particularly drawn to the clasp, where the two contrasting cuts of diamond work effortlessly well together in the open circular design reminiscent of a flower head. At the centre a row of nine graduated baguette-cut diamonds break this flow and act as the focal point. The complexity of the clasp is apparent when viewed from the reverse side which reveals the intricate structure of the settings’ wires made in 18ct white gold.

Boucheron

The Boucheron name dates from 1858 when Frédéric Boucheron opened his first boutique in the Galerie de Valois, at the time the epicentre of Parisian luxury. In 1867 he won his first gold medal at the Exposition Universelle, an accolade which heralded recognition for the brand at an international level.

Many decades later and 1950s’ Paris was again the undisputed leader in fashion and jewellery. Christian Dior, joined by Balmain, Givenchy and Balenciaga, created the image of a very feminine woman who enjoyed dressing up for the evening in French couture and opulent jewels.

1950s Jewellery

Jewellery from this era defies definition, given their disparate sources of inspiration and the ensuing interpretations, however naturalism, exoticism, abstraction along with conventionality were all prevalent at the time and met the differing tastes of women in their desire to move on from the austerity of the war years.

The gemstone par excellence in the 1950s was the diamond and cultured pearls regained the popularity they had lost in the previous decade. The double or triple strand cultured pearl necklace became the indispensable ornament of fashionable women.

A timelessly classic jewel

Our July cover lot would have been immensely stylish when created and the delectable combination of pearls and diamonds endures.

This piece is a classic and remains timelessly chic and covetable.