Many of us do not know what a bow-clavage is or feronniere, aigrette or clasp etc. But if you're into vintage neck jewelry that can spruce up your romantic look, let's take a look at some of them. Let's start with an ornament called a bow-clavage.
Sklavage is a piece of jewelry that tightly fits the neck, which was originally made of pearl strands, ribbons or chains. The name of this piece of jewelry comes from the French word "esclavage", which means "collar or collar of a slave".
Initially, the clave consisted of several rows of chains, tightly adjacent to each other and forming a ribbon, which was often the basis for precious stones or other decorative elements. The base could also be made of fabric.
Ribbons, lace or velvet, most often black, were complemented by a bow with a precious stone or a brooch, then this decoration was called bow-clavage. Bow-clavage can be attributed to one of the types of broochesattached to a necklace or lace, silk, and velvet ribbon.
This decoration was especially popular in the 18th century. Initially, it had the shape of a bow or butterfly, then pendants of various shapes began to appear, more often oval, fixed on a velvet ribbon. Therefore, they began to be called "velvet", such decorations can be seen in female portraits of the mid-18th century.
The splendid bow clave of Catherine II is kept in the Diamond Fund of Russia. Velvet, or velvet ribbon, can be supplemented with a pendant in the form of a drop. A black velvet ribbon with a ruby or garnet pendant will look especially expressive. Not only jewels adorned delicate women's necks, but there were also simple velvet with beaded bows.
Ladies wore this jewelry high on the neck, along with earrings or pendants, in the design of which the bow motif was repeated. Often the clave bow was combined with several long strands of pearls. The clave bow was decorated with precious stones, diamonds and red spinel were especially loved.
A black velvet ribbon with a pendant will suit only those who have a beautiful swan neck. The English Queen Alexandra, sister of the Russian Empress Maria Feodorovna, adorned her snow-white neck not only with precious necklaces or necklaces, but sometimes she wore a wide black velvet ribbon. The ribbon, fastened with a beautiful precious brooch, favorably emphasized the beauty and whiteness of the queen's neck.
A velvet ribbon or simply velvet has become a favorite decoration for aristocrats, and for decades it has adorned the graceful and snow-white necks of beauties.
Bow-clavage emphasizes femininity, makes the image gentle, elegant and romantic. This jewelry will certainly become the most attractive and noticeable element in your image.
