Victorian Lavaliere Necklace
The Duchesse de la Valliere, a mistress of King Louis XIV of France, popularized the lavaliere design. The design swept across Europe and America especially during the Victorian Era.
This alluring and delicate pin or pendant exemplifies Victorian Era design. It features seed pearl accents with a drop pearl further highlighted by a blue center stone. Swirling hand crafted gold provides a framework for the pearls and stone.
A gold tone metal chain comes with the lavaliere.
Circa 1890