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Vintage Retro Silver Gilt Ruby & Sapphire 'Tutti Frutti' Flower Basket Necklace

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A bold yet charming vintage necklace from the Retro era, c1940! Made of silver gilt, the necklace depicts a basket of ruby and sapphire blossoms and leaves sprouting outward, forming into a wonderful three-dimensional artful figure. The natural ruby and sapphire stones are cabochon cut - predominant ...Read more
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A bold yet charming vintage necklace from the Retro era, c1940! Made of silver gilt, the necklace depicts a basket of ruby and sapphire blossoms and leaves sprouting outward, forming into a wonderful three-dimensional artful figure. The natural ruby and sapphire stones are cabochon cut - predominantly round with two 'leaf' shapes mixed into the gorgeous design. There is a textured and engraved surface to the leaves and basket adding further character and style. The basket pendant secures onto a sturdy curb chain by jump rings either side and fastens with a simple and secure hook style latch. Stamped with a foreign (Asian) stamp to the latch. Tests indicate silver gilt. The necklace measures 43cm in total length

The fanciful design is reminiscent of the sought after tutti-frutti jewellery which was popularized by Cartier in the 1920's.

Video of the necklace can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZUx9EW9uEOw

A very unique and striking vintage necklace for the distinct lady!

Retro, c1940
Silver gilt
Natural Rubies & Sapphires; cabochon cut, inclusions visible under magnification, and some with surface reaching inclusions (indicative of earth-mined material)
Foreign (Asian) stamp
20.60grams
17" (43cm) total length
The condition of the vintage necklace is very good. Besides normal surface wear, the piece remains very bright with little tarnish or gilding wear. Stones appear secure and clasp works well. A wonderful vintage piece!