Silver & Enamel Necklace By J. Tostrup

J. Tostrup is a well known Norwegian firm of jewellers that was founded in 1832.  They are particularly noted for their fine guilloche enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. jewellery. This silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
gilt necklace was made in the 1930-1950 period and is a lovely pale pink translucent enamel with white enamel centres. It is quite Russian in style and colour as the firm had had close ties with Russia over the years. There is also a bracelet and earrings listed on our site that match this necklace.