Super Rare David Andersen Sterling Clear Quartz XL Necklace with Matching Earrings Set 1950/60s

Measurements: Necklace: 31"L x 1"W x .25"Thick (78.74cm x 2.54cm x .64cm)

Earrings: .75"L x .5"W x .25"Thick (2.91cm x 1.27cm x .64cm)

Markings: Necklace: D-A 925S Scales Mark   Earrings: D-A 925S

Weight: 34.8g

Positively superb and extremely rare sterling silver and clear quartz Scandinavian modernist necklace and earring set by the incomparable David Andersen. Necklace features a bar link style that is extra long with 4 bezel set faceted clear quartz stones in a square pattern. Pendant alone measures a lengthy 3.5"L with articulating free handing tendrils. Earrings are for pierced ears and feature the same style bezel set square faceted clear quartz stones that dangle from a ball post, with rare original DA earring backs. Purchased from an Estate, the necklace had a broken circle in one of the tendrils hanging from the pendant. It has been professionally laser soldered by an expert jeweler and all parts have been inspected and are in excellent condition. They have also been professionally polished and looks phenomenal. Please excuse the lines or reflections, as they are shiny and hard to photograph. Ready to make a dramatic fashion statement for another 70+ years!

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

The company was founded in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway by David Andersen in 1876. Andersen (1843-1901) was a gold and silversmith with a keen sense of quality and the high standards of his workmanship brought early success to the firm. By 1888, Andersen was able to expand his workshop into a steam powered plant and a second retail location was opened in Oslo in 1892.
David Andersen died in 1901, his son, Arthur Andersen, took the reins of the firm at that time. Arthur instituted some important changes, he decided to hyphenate the family name to David-Andersen, and as chief designer, he introduced the use of enameling on the company's gold and silver jewelry as well as hollowware. The new line was so successful that enamelled jewelry has become nearly synonymous with the David-Andersen name. The firm has remained a family business and is now run by members of the fourth generation, Uni and Jon David-Andersen.