{"product_id":"carlo-illario-polychrome-gold-necklace-1970","title":"Carlo Illario \u0026 Fratelli — Polychrome Necklace, c. 1970","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking and highly distinctive polychrome jewel by Carlo Illario \u0026amp; Fratelli of Valenza, created circa 1970.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace is composed of faceted citrine beads, alternating with sapphire and ruby beads and punctuated by yellow gold spacers. At its centre is an articulated geometric pendant in 18-carat yellow gold, set with an oval blue sapphire cabochon surrounded by calibrated rubies, brilliant-cut diamonds and small emerald cabochons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section is finished with a lively fringe of articulated drops, giving the jewel considerable movement, while the cylindrical clasp is itself partially set with diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant bears the Italian maker’s mark ★ 26 AL, identifying Carlo Illario \u0026amp; Fratelli, Valenza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Illario–Bulgari connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Valenza in 1920, Carlo Illario e Fratelli became one of Italy’s distinguished jewellery workshops and was an important manufacturer for Bulgari during the mid-twentieth century. The relationship is documented by surviving Bulgari jewels bearing Illario’s ★ 26 AL maker’s mark; Christie’s has, for example, catalogued 1970s jewellery signed Bvlgari and simultaneously marked by Carlo Illario e Fratelli. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllario produced jewellery for Bulgari particularly during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, alongside jewels made and sold under the workshop’s own identity. The firm became recognised for sophisticated goldsmithing, bold colour combinations and the use of both precious gemstones and unusual decorative materials. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace is an Illario creation in its own right rather than a Bulgari-signed jewel, but belongs to the same period in which the Valenza workshop was producing jewellery for the Roman maison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts exuberant combination of coloured gemstones, articulated construction and strong geometric design perfectly captures the glamour of Italian jewellery of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Carlo Illario \u0026amp; Fratelli, Valenza\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1970\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 18-carat yellow gold\u003cbr\u003eMaker’s mark: ★ 26 AL\u003cbr\u003eGemstones: Sapphire, ruby, emerald, citrine and diamond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral sapphire: approximately 10.30 × 6.59 × 5.4 mm; estimated weight approximately 2.50 carats\u003cbr\u003eDiamonds: 113 brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total weight approximately 1.70 carats\u003cbr\u003eRubies: 16, estimated total weight approximately 0.45 carat\u003cbr\u003eEmeralds: 5 small cabochons, estimated total weight approximately 0.08 carat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: approximately 41 cm\u003cbr\u003eCentral pendant: approximately 3.8 × 3 cm\u003cbr\u003eGross weight: 41.92 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eGood overall condition, with light wear consistent with age. Articulations and clasp are functioning correctly. No restoration reported.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53611911479562,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/6160\/7178\/files\/Carlo_Illario_Fratelli_polychrome_gemstone_gold_necklace_Valenza_circa_1970.jpg?v=1788271310","url":"https:\/\/www.aeoncollection.fr\/products\/carlo-illario-polychrome-gold-necklace-1970","provider":"AEON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}