Museum Series Double Strand Graduated Cultured Pearls with 3.04 ctw Green Tourmaline & Black Enamel Stations in 18k Yellow Gold

Double strand necklace of Antique 1950’s Estate Japanese Cultured Akoya Pearls, modernized with 3.04 ctw of Emerald Cut Green Brazilian Tourmalines framed by opulent black enamel, set in 18k Yellow Gold. 18.5 inches in length, this beautiful cream-colored Double Strand of Graduated Pearls is divided at the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions by brilliant green tourmalines from the Golcunda mine in Brazil. A two-inch clasp of 14k Yellow Gold in a ring-style manner finishes off the piece. These creamy pearls and striking green tourmalines illuminate the wearer. Both contemporary and Art Deco in feel, this statement piece easily moves from day to night. This statement necklace is designer Andrew Glassford’s modern twist on classic double strand pearls.

This piece is part of the Museum Series, a multi-generational collection which reflects designer Andrew Glassford’s penchants for travel, love of Art Deco, and use of architectural elements in his creations. The inspiration for this series came from an unlike source – a hallway. In 2016, designer Andrew Glassford visited the newly opened ‘Overseas Chinese Fine Arts Museum’ in Guilin China, where he was awestruck the hallways – the ‘zoulang,’ – which connected the multiple gallery buildings around a central garden, in the traditional Siheyuan (Courtyard House) architecture. This spectacular hallway was comprised of a series of seemingly endless concentric hexagons – each hexagon framed in thick, glossy calligraphy-ink black enamel. That evening, Andrew began to sketch – big, faceted gems, framed by concentric hexagons of rich deep yellow gold and inky black lacquer, the first of his Museum Series designs.

Andrew Glassford’s Museum Series continues to evolve; however, you will find each piece remains true to its original inspiration and incorporates classic Art Deco elements – highly symmetrical and streamlined structures, bold gems and jewel-tone colors, luxurious and opulent materials. Museum Series pieces are geometrically shaped, boldly designed, timelessly elegant and bring glamor and modernity to the wearer.