Pearl Dog-Collar with Yellow Sapphire

The closely gathered rows of pearls create a luminous collar around the neck, while the central gold plaque-pendant becomes the visual anchor: a rectangular cushion-cut yellow sapphire of approximately 9 carats, set in a closed mount and framed by diamond-set motifs and black enamel. It is not merely a pearl strand with a clasp, but a complete jewel composition, balancing softness and structure, lustre and geometry, restraint and drama.

The close-fitting multi-row pearl choker belongs to the lineage of the dog-collar or collier de chien, a style strongly associated with Queen Alexandra, who set the fashion for high collars and choker necklaces. Even with only three rows, this piece clearly belongs to that same elegant tradition of neck-hugging pearl jewellery. The yellow sapphire adds another layer of refinement — that warm golden stone gives the necklace a rich, sunlit centre that is far more unusual than the customary blue or white focal point. The black-enamel and diamond-set side elements introduce a crisp geometric counterpoint to the softness of the pearls.