寶石配鑽石項鏈, Mauboussin

• 配鑽共重約18.00卡拉
• 鉑金鑲嵌
• 吊墜附編號, 法國檢測標記及工匠蓋印
• 項鏈附法國檢測標記
• 吊墜的別針部份為後期加工
• 項鏈能分折成四條手鏈
• 項鏈及四條手鏈長度約 700, 175, 170, 170及165毫米
• 附品牌盒子乙個

Both pendant and necklace are unsigned. Pendant numbered 94735, with French maker's and assay marks for platinum. Carved rubies of medium deep orangy red; carved sapphires of violetish blue colour, medium strong to dark saturation, with one small patch of pale colour; and fluted emeralds of medium green; all with typical surface reaching inclusions and some are orangy brown colour, with minor chips, nicks and abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 9.00 carats in total, about E to G colour, VS to SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount.Necklace numbered 94649, with French assay marks for platinum. Carved rubies orangy red to purplish red colour, of medium deep to dark saturation, some are semi-opaque; fluted emeralds green of medium light to medium saturation; all with typical surface reaching inclusions and some are orangy brown colour, with minor chips and abrasions, some rubies with minor cavities. Calibré-cut rubies of pinkish to purplish red colour, medium to medium strong saturation; calibré-cut sapphires blue of medium saturation; calibré-cut emeralds green of medium light to medium saturation; all with minor to moderate typical inclusions and some are surface reaching, with some nicks, abrasions and tiny chips. Diamonds estimated to weigh about 9.00 carats in total, about H to I colour, VS to SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount.Signs of normal wear to the metal commensurate with age. Brooch fitting is possibly later addition. Necklace with some evidence of solder marks and reworked, two carved rubies are probably later addition and set in gold. Overall in good condition. Fitted case stamped Mauboussin.
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法式時尚

莫布森珠寶 （Mauboussin）由喬治-莫布森於19世紀在巴黎創立，以旗幟鮮明的大膽設計、硬派俊朗的線條以及幾何藝術的圖案而名揚四海。1920年期間，多次贏得各類獎項的殊榮，其中包括至高無上的法國榮譽軍團勳章，以及1925年巴黎裝飾藝術世博會上的頂級大獎。

一戰以後，審美更迭，潮流幻變不息。在1920年代，名媛貴族們競相追捧長項鏈，除了搭配大型吊墜，還會加上幾條手鏈才稱得時尚。此外，內心對東方風情的迷戀，多使設計師們採用色彩鮮明的寶石，雕製成樹葉或水果的形狀，配以鑽石、黑琺瑯或瑪瑙點綴其中。

1928至1931年間，莫布森分別為其紅寶石、祖母綠及鑽石舉行三次主題展覽，空前成功，贏得極佳口碑，傾倒一眾菁英，其中不乏歐洲的皇室貴族如瑪琳·黛德麗(Marlene Dietrich),更有好萊塢傳奇女星葛麗泰嘉寶（Greta Garbo）。

是次上拍的長項鏈，當稱莫布森珠寶前衛設計的典範之作，其完美展現了該品牌洗練細緻的珠寶技藝。長項鏈由雕飾過的寶石鑲嵌而成，可被分拆成四條手鏈及一個花籃形吊墜。不得不說，創作於1929年的該件作品，無疑是當時代卓爾不凡的臻品。