Late Georgian (1820�s) necklace consisting of fifteen degrading rectangular cut light citrines set in cannetille work decorative border. Each stone is surrounded by an intricate design of fine gold wires, granules (grainti), tendrils, scrolls and spirals (cannetille). This specific filigree technique, which is the technique of twisting or plaiting a thin gold wire into refined motifs, was popular in traditional Spanish and Portuguese jewellery. It became hugely popular in London and Paris in the 1830�s. The decorative gold cannetille border is attached to a gold base frame while the claws that hold the stones are half scrolls at the top connected with a granule, keeping with the theme of the cannetille setting. This intricate and labour intensive technique of coiling and twisting the fine gold wire into delicate shapes could be achieved because the cost of labour was significantly cheaper. Work such as this can never be cost effective again. Despite its delicate, ethereal appearance this piece has survived the test of time exceptionally well. Even tough this piece is over 150 years old; and a classic example of Georgian jewellery at its best, it also has a distinctly modern feel to it and we look forward to seeing it being reinstated to its former glory and being worn with pride. Antique jewelry object group: necklace Condition: excellent condition Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of French origin. Style: Georgian - Georgian style is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover�George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, and George IV of the United Kingdom�who reigned in continuous succession from August 1714 to June 1830. Period: ca. 1820 Material: 18K yellow gold Technique: Filigree (formerly written filigrann or filigrane) is a delicate kind of jewel work made with twisted threads usually of gold and silver or stitching of the same curving motifs. It often suggests lace and French from 1660 to the late 19th century. It should not be confused with ajoure jewellery work; while both have many open areas, filigree involves threads being soldered together to form an object and ajoure involves holes being punched, drilled, or cut through an existing piece of metal. (from: Wikipedia) Precious stones: 15 citrines Birthstones: Citrine is the birthstone (or month stone) for November. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: length 46,50 cm (18,31 inch) Weight: 72,00 gram (46,30 dwt) Reference N: 14171-0037 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry