The 'Voodoo' Necklace, designed as a textured chased fringe highlighted by cabochon emeralds and diamond branches by Marianne Ostier, New York circa 1960's
House/Maker
Marianne Ostier, New York
Period
c1960's
Origin
American
Gemstones
17 cabochon emeralds est 53.87ct240 round diamonds est. 6.22 cts.
Setting
18ct yellow gold and platinum
Dimensions
15.25' long
Literature
For a similar example, see 'Jewels and the Woman: The Romance, Magic and Art of Feminine Adornment', by Marianne Ostier, pl. 17.
Provenance
This necklace was sold at Sothebys Parke-Bernet in November 1969 following the closure of Ostier Inc. resulting from the death of its co-founder, Oliver Ostier. The sale offered the entire stock of this distinguished firm. See lot 220Previously shown in the Art in Precious Jewelry exhibition in 1966 at Finch College Museum of Art.
