Engraved Onyx and Pearl Dress Set
Black Tie Elegance |
Evening dress in the early 20th century set a
high standard for sophistication and elegance. This full
dress set is a striking example. Onyx centers are set with
luminous pearls and framed by sculpted borders with milgrained
edges. The onyx centers are finely engraved with radiating
designs and flowing Edwardian scrolls. Created by
Larter & Sons in 14kt yellow and white gold, circa 1925. The dress set is composed of the cufflinks, three shirt studs and four vest buttons each repeating the engraved-onyx and pearl design of the cufflinks. The vest buttons are the same size as the cufflinks with just over 1/2" by 1/2" tops. The shirt studs are 5/16" by 5/16" and 7/8" long.  The dress set is composed of the cufflinks, three shirt studs and four vest buttons each repeating the engraved-onyx and pearl design of the cufflinks. The vest buttons are the same size as the cufflinks with just over 1/2" by 1/2" tops. The shirt studs are 5/16" by 5/16" and 7/8" long.  As with all important jewels, one should examine the backs of cufflinks and related accessories as closely as the fronts. The 14kt yellow gold backs of these cufflinks, shirt studs and vest buttons are finely crafted. Note the maker's attention to detail in the soft rounded edges of the backs and the sturdy cross bars and strap brackets that secure the cufflinks on the cuff.  The maker's mark of Larter & Sons (the profile of a spring-loaded shirt stud introduced by the firm in 1898) is stamped on the cross bars. Surrounding the maker's mark is "14" and "K" for the purity of the gold.
Name: Black Tie Elegance  A Note About Larter & Sons Larter & Sons was founded
in 1865 and created fine dress sets and other accessories
for gentlemen during the late 1800s and for much of the 20th
century. The firm's distinctive cufflinks and jewels
were offered by many of the finest retail jewelers of the
day.
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