This extraordinary platinum filigree pendant was purchased in Paris in 1890 by my great-great-grandmother, Charlotte Waterhouse, whose collection reflected the height of Parisian design. Her personal notes record this jewel as a creation of Boucheron, one of the most celebrated maisons of the Belle Époque.
Delicately crafted in platinum — a groundbreaking and extremely rare material for jewelers of the late 19th century — the pendant takes the form of a crescent, adorned with intricate openwork and lace-like detail. The refinement of the design and execution reflect the artistry for which Boucheron became world-renowned.
At the time this pendant was made, very few jewelers were experimenting with platinum. Boucheron was among the pioneers, working with this strong, luminous metal that would later become the standard for fine jewelry. This early use of platinum makes the piece especially significant, as it represents both innovation and artistry at a turning point in jewelry history.
As was common in this period, the pendant does not bear a hallmark. There are faint impressions at the top where the piece may have been adapted for wear across generations. Its authenticity is supported by my great-great-grandmother’s diary notes documenting its Paris purchase, and its composition has been professionally tested and confirmed as platinum.
Unlike silver, this pendant does not respond to polish — platinum’s natural brilliance has endured for well over a century without tarnish. Its durability and luster make it as captivating today as when it was first acquired.
Offered at $18,000, this is a rare opportunity to own a Belle Époque platinum masterpiece attributed to Boucheron, carrying with it both exceptional artistry and treasured family provenance.
This way, the platinum rarity is highlighted as a historical fact that justifies both the attribution and the price.
This extraordinary platinum filigree pendant was purchased in Paris in 1890 by my great-great-grandmother, Charlotte Waterhouse, whose collection reflected the height of Parisian design. Her personal notes record this jewel as a creation of Boucheron, one of the most celebrated maisons of the Belle Époque.
Delicately crafted in platinum — a groundbreaking and extremely rare material for jewelers of the late 19th century — the pendant takes the form of a crescent, adorned with intricate openwork and lace-like detail. The refinement of the design and execution reflect the artistry for which Boucheron became world-renowned.
At the time this pendant was made, very few jewelers were experimenting with platinum. Boucheron was among the pioneers, working with this strong, luminous metal that would later become the standard for fine jewelry. This early use of platinum makes the piece especially significant, as it represents both innovation and artistry at a turning point in jewelry history.
As was common in this period, the pendant does not bear a hallmark. There are faint impressions at the top where the piece may have been adapted for wear across generations. Its authenticity is supported by my great-great-grandmother’s diary notes documenting its Paris purchase, and its composition has been professionally tested and confirmed as platinum.
Unlike silver, this pendant does not respond to polish — platinum’s natural brilliance has endured for well over a century without tarnish. Its durability and luster make it as captivating today as when it was first acquired.
Offered at $18,000, this is a rare opportunity to own a Belle Époque platinum masterpiece attributed to Boucheron, carrying with it both exceptional artistry and treasured family provenance.
This way, the platinum rarity is highlighted as a historical fact that justifies both the attribution and the price.
