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1950s Norman Hartnell Diamante Necklace - Designer Signed Jewellery (SOLD)
Costume jewellery by Norman Hartnell is rare and much sought after. This fabulous diamante necklace dates to the end of the 1950s with its romantic, yet simple style. The main detail is a delicious pear-drop jewel surrounded by a dozen round facet-cut diamante. The pear-drop is flanked on each side by a baguette shaped jewel then there is a round 7-stone daisy flower, another baguette jewel and then a trefoil shape. The jewelled central details sit on 9 gorgeous larger sparkly stones and then there is a row of 29 smaller, round diamante to each side making up this necklace. All the stones are bright and lovely and have been claw-set by hand. The white metal, which is rhodium plated is pristine. To fasten this vintage Norman Hartnell necklace there is a clip-over clasp ( also jewel-set) and a safety chain with a bolt ring closure. The length of this necklace is approx 15 inches and the drop makes the centre width approx 1.25 inches. This necklace would be absolutely perfect for a Bride, HM the Queen wore Hartnell at her wedding so this diamanate necklace, with the Norman Hartnell signature, would really be a fitting choice.
SIR NORMAN HARTNELL – FASHION DESIGNER
Norman Hartnell was born in 1901, the son of a publican. His artistic talent was such that he secured a place at Cambridge University. It was while he was studying architecture at Cambridge that he began to design clothes. Thus he began his career in fashion by producing costumes for the legendary Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club. After leaving Cambridge without a degree, he set up his label in 1923 with premises on Bruton Street in Mayfair.
Norman Hartnell was best known as a couturier and as official dressmaker to HM Queen Elizabeth the Second. In 1935 he received his first commission to design for the British royal family when he designed and produced outfits for the wedding party for the marriage of the Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montague. The frocks included the bride’s gown and all the bridesmaids’ dresses (including those for the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret). He designed the Queen Mother’s entire wardrobe for her 1938 royal tour – 30 dresses. When he designed Princess Elizabeth’s wedding dress in 1947 and then her dress for the Coronation in 1952 they were considered to be the most lavishly decorated of the 20th century.
Hartnell’s words “I despise simplicity. It is the negation of all that is beautiful” are so appropriate when you look at his work. He employed embroidery and intricate details, adornments such as crystals and pearl beads on his frocks, yet the opulent results had a British style and elegance which has never been matched.
This British designer produced a range of collections over the course of his lifetime, including bridal wear, perfume, shoes, furs, menswear, ready-to-wear and a range of jewellery too. Norman Hartnell was knighted in 1977 and Sir Norman Hartnell died two years later in 1979
JEWELLERY DETAILS
Designer or Brand: Norman Hartnell
Country of Origin: Great Britain (Austrian crystal stones)
Condition: Excellent
Decade: 1950's
Style: Romantic
Era: Vintage ( 1920s - 1980s)
Type: Diamante Necklace
Material: Diamante ( Austrian Glass Crystal with foiled back) and white metal
SIR NORMAN HARTNELL – FASHION DESIGNER
Norman Hartnell was born in 1901, the son of a publican. His artistic talent was such that he secured a place at Cambridge University. It was while he was studying architecture at Cambridge that he began to design clothes. Thus he began his career in fashion by producing costumes for the legendary Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club. After leaving Cambridge without a degree, he set up his label in 1923 with premises on Bruton Street in Mayfair.
Norman Hartnell was best known as a couturier and as official dressmaker to HM Queen Elizabeth the Second. In 1935 he received his first commission to design for the British royal family when he designed and produced outfits for the wedding party for the marriage of the Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montague. The frocks included the bride’s gown and all the bridesmaids’ dresses (including those for the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret). He designed the Queen Mother’s entire wardrobe for her 1938 royal tour – 30 dresses. When he designed Princess Elizabeth’s wedding dress in 1947 and then her dress for the Coronation in 1952 they were considered to be the most lavishly decorated of the 20th century.
Hartnell’s words “I despise simplicity. It is the negation of all that is beautiful” are so appropriate when you look at his work. He employed embroidery and intricate details, adornments such as crystals and pearl beads on his frocks, yet the opulent results had a British style and elegance which has never been matched.
This British designer produced a range of collections over the course of his lifetime, including bridal wear, perfume, shoes, furs, menswear, ready-to-wear and a range of jewellery too. Norman Hartnell was knighted in 1977 and Sir Norman Hartnell died two years later in 1979
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