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A FINE MOONSTONE AND SAPPHIRE PENDANT NECKLACE, TIFFANY & CO., LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY
The detachable pendant set with a oval cabochon moonstone, surrounded by smaller circular cabochon moonstones, trimmed with circular-cut sapphires, with platinum filigree accents, suspended from a platinum oval link triple chain, enhanced by circular-cut sapphire three-stone motifs, mounted in platinum and gold (pendant may be worn as a brooch), circa 1910--16½ ins. long (2)
The detachable pendant set with a oval cabochon moonstone, surrounded by smaller circular cabochon moonstones, trimmed with circular-cut sapphires, with platinum filigree accents, suspended from a platinum oval link triple chain, enhanced by circular-cut sapphire three-stone motifs, mounted in platinum and gold (pendant may be worn as a brooch), circa 1910--16½ ins. long (2)
Literature
For an illustration of a similar necklace see:
Janet Zapata, "The Jewelry and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany", Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1993, p. 116, pl.46
For an article on moonstone and sapphire jewelry and the designs of Louis Comfort Tiffany see:
"Magnificent Jewels", Christie's New York, October 28, 1997, lot 486
Janet Zapata, "The Jewelry and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany", Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1993, p. 116, pl.46
For an article on moonstone and sapphire jewelry and the designs of Louis Comfort Tiffany see:
"Magnificent Jewels", Christie's New York, October 28, 1997, lot 486
Sale room notice
Please note that the chain is signed by Tiffany & Co. Pendant with later brooch and bail attachments.