Sea Breeze - Vintage Edwardian Revival Italian 14K Gold Natural Aquamarine & Japanese Akoya Ocean Pearl Festoon Necklace (VN233)

Sea Breeze - Vintage Edwardian Revival Italian 14K Gold Natural Aquamarine & Japanese Akoya Ocean Pearl Festoon Necklace. This stunning necklace is crafted from 14K gold, Italy, and a makers mark MILROS. The necklace features 5 natural emerald cut aquamarines, 2 natural oval cut aquamarines, 39 genuine Japanese Akoya ocean pearls, Edwardian Revival vintage era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This exquisite necklace is beautifully crafted, showcasing dreamy blue aquamarines, displaying pale blue/greenish hues, and white lustrous pearls. The Necklace drapes the neck beautifully, featuring a lovely rope designed chain, and a secure lobster claw clasp, in perfect working order. This stunning necklace is feminine , and ethereal, it would make an amazing bridal necklace or fine addition to any vintage jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the necklace. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique and vintage jewelry. 

Aquamarines are referenced in Ancient Greek mythology and are said to have been washed ashore after spilling from the treasure chests of Sirens. These mermaid-like creatures were famed for seducing sailors and luring them towards their peril.

Roman fishermen called the gemstone “water of the sea” and used it as protection, for safe travel by boat, and for luck in catching fish. Aquamarine was linked to the apostle St. Thomas who frequently traveled by boat. Roman physicians also used it to treat overeating and bloating.

The properties of aquamarine related to physical healing are thought to be closely connected with breathing. Sometimes referred to as the “breath stone,” aquamarine is known to alleviate sinus, lung, and respiratory problems. It is also believed to help with bronchitis, colds, hay fever, and various allergies.

Aquamarine is most often light in tone and ranges from greenish blue to blue-green. The color is usually more intense in larger stones, and darker blue stones are very valuable. This gemstone is mined mainly in Brazil, but it is also found in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, and Mozambique.

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Milros Company was founded in 1972 by Alon and Rosana Miller, and specializes in high-quality Italian gold jewelry. The company serves as an international wholesaler, providing fine jewelry to retail clients for over five decades, emphasizing elegance, timeless design, and the craftsmanship of Italian goldsmiths. 

Measurements: Necklace 18 1/2" 

Stone Size: Aquamarine 9.50 carats     Pearls 3.50 mm - 3.70 mm 

Weight: 13.35 grams 

Condition: Excellent        Note: Pristine 

Origin: Italy 

Date: Circa 1980