Signed New With Tags Dorlan Egyptian Revival Costume Necklace / Signed Costume Jewelry D'Orlan Necklace
This fabulous and dramatic signed designer necklace is from D'Orlan and is design # 2966-1 D'orlon started an Egyptian Revival in the 1960s and their pieces are highly collectable today.
The necklace features the knot of the Goddess Isis. The origins of the Knot of the Goddess is not known. It is often translated to mean "welfare" or "life" and symbolizes the power and strength of the Goddess. It is said to possess the magical powers to protect the wearer, living or dead, from every kind of evil, including protection from sickness and negative influences.
The Knot of the Goddess Isis is referenced in multiple passages within the Book of Coming Forth by Day, commonly called the Book of the Dead, telling us the words to use to magically charge this important amulet. Amulets are among the most widely distributed artifacts of ancient Egypt. The belief was that the many different symbols used as amulets offered protection and imparted their supernatural powers to the wearer in this and in the next world.
Amulets were made from early times in a variety of materials such as bronze, glass, all sorts of stones, and precious metals. The rich tones and colours are blue and burgundy and they are as rich and perfect as they were when first applied in the enamelling process. There are not chipping or colour variations on the necklace. The chain is also marked D'Orlan and is the original chain.
This necklace has never been used as the original tag is still on the necklace. D’Orlan Jewellers Ltd. was founded in Toronto, Canada by Maurice Bradden in 1957. Bradden previously trained under the French jeweler, Marcel Boucher who established the Marcel Boucher & Cie Company, in New York City in 1937. In 1979, Marcel Boucher’s company was sold to D’Orlan Industries of Toronto, Canada.
The workmanship and details on the jewelry being produced from the Boucher moulds by D’Orlan is of highest quality. In 1984, D’Orlan Jewellers Ltd., formed a partnership with the Nina Ricci enterprises of Paris, France (known throughout the world in the fashion industry for French designs and French luxury goods including perfumes). Together the companies developed a high standard plating process that is highly regarded to include a 22 karat triple-plated finish over a pewter base metal that ensures a consistency of color. This process has also been incorporated into the Nina Ricci jewellery. D’Orlan and Nina Ricci costume and precious jewellery is sold throughout the world in Nina Ricci Stores, in high end department stores and boutiques.
