Queen of Hearts Necklace

Description

Step back in time to America's Gilded Age. Imagine wearing this romantic Victorian necklace at an elegant summer dinner party at The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island. Let your mind drift a bit more to envision a gorgeous black velvet gown to serve as its showcase. The candlelight makes the crystals sparkle like stars and the pearls gleam softly like drops of cream from the Milky Way against the black vault of heaven.

Or perhaps you've committed to a lovely afternoon tea, where female guests amble about the ocean-view grounds of The Breakers in white lawn and lace, or cream taffeta and pale pink ribbons. What an exquisite addition your necklace would make to your costume.

In contemporary life, perhaps you've a museum opening or black-tie fund-raiser to attend. A night at the ballet or you'd even like to share several glasses of wine with your book club friends so you can show off your latest Etsy acquisition. This piece will work in so many instances.

My original design, inspired by that earlier Gilded Era, is made from vintage champagne-colored glass pearls, sparkling Swarovski crystals, and gold seed beads. The heart pendant hangs from a chandelier finding and measures 1.5" x 1.5". The total length of the necklace is 27 inches. A lobster claw clasp closes the chain.

Included with this beautiful, one-of-a-kind item is a complimentary pair of matching earrings which measure 1.75", also created with vintage and Swarovski glass pearls, sparkling crystals, gold seed beads, and lever-back wires.

Added on Nov 06, 2009