PARIS 1819-1838 SUPERB MULTICOLOURED GEMSTONE DRAPERY NECKLACE This necklace is set with a series of diamond-shaped amethysts and green beryls in a rectangular cut. The ensemble is enhanced by aquamarine florets, amethyst briolettes, citrines and green beryls. Set in 18K yellow gold embossed with arabesques. French work. Gross weight: 73.26 g. Length: 40 cm. Centre height: 6.5 cm. Later case in the Auger style. THE ART OF STAMPING After the Napoleonic Wars, Europe had to catch up economically. its economic backwardness. The lack of precious metal led jewellers jewellers to use gold in very thin sheets that they printed with various with a variety of motifs using the stamping technique. The same technique is used on the necklace of multicoloured which plays on the balance between the gold and the cut stones as well as on the headdress ornament. Both illustrate the mastery of these artisans, some of whom may have worked in the workshops of the Ancien Régime. Their work is characterised by meticulous execution, attention to detail and attention to detail and obvious elegance: a perfect example of the Restoration period. References: Ginny Davec, Georgian Jewelry, Antique collector's club 2007. An amethyst, green beryl, citrin, aquamarine and 18K yellow gold draperie necklace, circa 1820. French assay mark. Gross weight : 73,26 gr. Length : 40 cm. Centre height : 6,5 cm. Auger box (posterior).