18K Yellow Gold Fleur-dis-Lis Diamond-Set Necklace
Product Overview
The 18K yellow gold fleur-de-lis necklace blends historic symbolism and unique craftsmanship, designed to captivate with both its detail and meaning. This finely constructed piece showcases a unique and thoughtfully engineered chain that elevates it far beyond a traditional gold necklace. At the back, the chain begins with elegantly formed figure ""8"" connectors, often referred to as “S” hooks, which link to a sequence of three jump rings. These lead into a long, curved stationary bar, followed again by three jump rings.
This distinctive pattern repeats three times on each side, creating a rhythmic and architectural flow. As the chain moves toward the front, the design evolves: the same sequence continues, but the elongated bars are now accented with two delicate seed pearls, one on each side, adding softness and subtle luminosity. This pearl accented pattern also repeats three times per side and forms the visible front portion of the necklace. All elements converge at the base of the centrepiece, a beautifully rendered fleur-de-lis motif in high polished 18K yellow gold. Just beneath its base sit three horizontally aligned seed pearls, offering a graceful transition into the emblem itself. At the heart of the fleur-de-lis, a bezel-set round brilliant cut diamond provides a radiant focal point, catching the light and anchoring the design with refined brilliance.
The fleur-de-lis, a stylized lily, has been a powerful symbol for centuries, most notably associated with French royalty and heritage. Its origins date back to medieval Europe, where it was used to represent purity, light, and life. Over time, it became closely linked with nobility, faith, and honor, often appearing in coats of arms, architecture, and decorative arts. Today, the motif continues to evoke elegance and tradition, while also symbolizing strength, renewal, and enduring beauty.
- 18K yellow gold
- (15) 2.32 mm x 3.8 mm round seed pearls
- (1) round, brilliant-cut diamond (0.20 ctw)
- Diamond clarity: I-1
- Diamond colour: H-I
- Gram weight is 14.5
- Emblem measures approximately 2.5 cm from top to bottom
- Measures approximately 18" in length
- Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $10,855.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)
All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.
