LA REINE MARGOT 02

Born Marguerite de Valois at the royal Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye but nicknamed Margot by her brothers, La Reine Margot was the daughter of Henry II and Catherine de' Medici. She went on to become Queen of France and of Navarre during the late 16th Century.

Although not much is known of Margot, history has established her as a mentor of the arts and benefactress of the poor. She was also the mastermind behind the coup d'état at Agen - an act for which she was eventually imprisoned by her brother Henry III in the castle of Usson, for 18 long years.

My mind conjures up images of a strong-willed, beautiful and intelligent woman who was determined to have it her way. And I've attempted to actualise her colourful personality with this eponymous neck adornment. The richness of red and the boldness of black come together most magnificently here.

We have (all GEM QUALITY) Red Topaz + Black Tourmaline + Rhodolite Garnet + Black Spinel + Corundum Quartz starring against an utterly opulent backdrop of Yellow Gold.

Her non conformist attitude is evidently portrayed in the asymmetrical placements of coiled swirls as it is in the creating of quirkie curlies (in lieu of headpins).

All hail.

With her pendant portion standing a whimsical 3" tall, La Reine Margot's length adjusts from 20.5" to 23.75", by virtue of a 14K Gold Filled Lobster Claw Clasp.

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