French Belle Epoque Platinum Diamond and Blue Topaz Necklace feed-condition-used The modelling of the majestic

The modelling of the majestic beast is beautifully done - and the pin looks superb on a colourful silk tie

The base is a plain bloodstone

There’s a Regency-like elegance to this piece restrained yet richly expressive

A beautifully detailed Edwardian silver oval trinket box

French Belle Epoque Platinum Diamond and Blue Topaz Necklace feed-condition-used The modelling of the majesticAn elegant French Belle poque necklace in platinum, designed with a delicate chain suspending a diamond set openwork oval, from which drop a sparkling old cut diamond and a briolette cut blue topaz. This jewel embodies the refinement of the Belle poque (18901914), when Parisian jewellers created jewels of lightness and grace , often using platinum for its strength and ability to hold the finest, most delicate settings. The pendant is set with natural