Pearly Pilgrimage / Re~Vintage
Elva Fields
When a long-standing customer contacted me recently about acquiring a portion of her beloved Elva Fields necklace collection, she explained that she was planning to retire to the UK and that life had shifted a bit, meaning she didn't have the same opportunities to wear and enjoy her necklaces as she once had and that downsizing meant they couldn't all come along for the fun.
Though I'm sad not to continue contributing to her wonderful collection, I'm excited for what's ahead for her. Additionally, I was thrilled to have a chance to see some of these designs again after they originally shipped from the studio over the last decade, most between 2015 and 2016. Some of these necklaces arrived back in my new studio in pristine condition with their original tags attached, others have been refreshed with a cleaning, a re-stringing, or an updating of a loose clasp and dull beads, and still others have been entirely reconsidered, swapping out beads or changing the arrangement of the vintage element to reflect a more updated style. They're each now ready for a new adventure and a chance to be worn, enjoyed, and loved.
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Originally part of our Holiday Collection in 2016, this design has been refreshed with a polish and cleaning, though nothing else was needed to make it marvelous. We could spend hours relaying our favorite details of the spectacular pendant at front and center of the design. Truly awe-inspiring, the intricate filigree work in silver metal wires shows domed foliate and floral designs, themselves mounted on a diamond-shaped filigreed base. The twists and curves of wire leave us seriously swooning. Encased in their loops and folds and under glass, set like a framed jewel, is a repoussé medallion in gilt silver, showing the Virgin Mary and Child, flanked by angels. Regardless of its religious significance, it's a stunning creation and beautiful relic with rich history. Joined with faceted shell pearls, the overall effect is simply stunning. Measures 19" in length with gilt copper toggle clasp at back, and 21.5' length with the optional included extender.
(Here's a link to this necklace's original listing in our Archives.)
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