COLLIER DE CHIEN (Dog Collar) necklace of French Jet

FRENCH JET COLLIER-DE-CHIEN (dog collar) Edwardian - Art Nouveau necklace, circa 1910.
24 strands of glittering faceted and tubular beads, on each side of a center cloth plaque between two end plaques, each stitched and glued with myriad point-top and other beads around a large marquise shape center ornament

In the fashionable jewelry of the late 19th century, lustrous black glass (“paste”) gems were called “French Jet” to distinguish from the “Whitby Jet” (of mineral origin) that was being mined in England.

The collier-de-chien was popularized by elegant young Alexandra, wife of Edward VII, when he succeeded Queen Victoria, and the flowing lacy lines of Edwardian and Art Nouveau fashion replaced the heavier Victorian structures.

Length : 15”, fastening with period hook & eye closure. Center plaque height 2-3/4”, end plaques each 2-1/2” high
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An extraordinary glamourous survival; wear carefully due to age, construction and materials.