Necklace circa 1950

Type of jewelry: Antique jewelry / Antique necklace
Period: Circa 1950
Metal: 750/1000 Gold (18 k)
Total weight (gross): 66.10 grams
Dimensions (length): 48 mm
State of conservation: Good state of conservation
History:
In 1937, the International Exhibition of Technical Arts in Modern Life foreshadowed a new style which developed in the 1940s by freeing itself from Art Deco.
During this decade, tank jewelry will make its appearance. They are so called because their links resemble tank tracks.
This immediately recognizable type of ancient jewelry is the subject of renewed interest today.
Bibliographic references:
1940’s jewelry 1950, Sylvie Raulet, Paris, Editions du Regard, 1987
Comments: Necklace sold with its preparatory drawing. The option offered with diamonds was not desired by the client.
Price: 5900 euros
Reference: 30 089 3