Description
This striking open rope necklace in sautoir style, executed in 14-karat gold, exemplifies the craftsmanship of the 20th century. The robustly twisted rope is evenly and precisely worked and, with a total weight of over 68 g, possesses a palpable physical presence. At both ends of the necklace sit sculpturally ribbed gold caps, from which finely crafted tassels composed of multiple strands emerge.
The open mode of wear allows for a wide range of stylistic variations. The necklace may be worn loosely draped, asymmetrically arranged, or lightly looped. It can be casually secured with a half knot or with the corresponding clip, making it suitable both for elegant evening attire and for a confident, style-defining daytime look.
Rope necklaces with tassels ramk among the most iconic jewelry forms of the 20th century. Comparable pieces were worn by style icons such as the Duchess of Windsor, who was known to have favored and worn similar deliberately restrained gold necklaces with tassels. They embody a confident, modern concept of luxury that asserts itself less through gemstones than through material quality, weight, and formal language.
The accompanying drop earrings consistently echo this motif. Worn at the ear, they sway gently with every movement, forming an exceptionally luxurious and distinctly feminine ensemble.
