Alchemy Gothic P907 Mon Amour de Soubise -- black heart red Swarovksi pewter necklace

Product Description:
'My Love of Soubise' - a feature betraying an illicit affaire at the prince's palace.

'My Love of Soubise' - a feature taken from the spectacular Rococo interior of the salon de la Hotel de Soubise in Paris, grand residence of the prince of Soubise, remodelled around 1735, when it is thought a young sculptor in the employ of architect Germain Boffrand furtively inserted his own romantic detail after having had an illicit affaire de coeur there with the prince's wife, the 16 year old* Princess of Soubise, Anne Marie Louise, who tragically died in childbirth the following year.

*(#MeToo); In France, until 1789, the marriageable age was 12 years for girls, and European noblewomen most often married early!

Weight & Dimensions (approx.): H: 78mm (3.07") W: 107mm (4.21") D: 12mm (0.47") Weight: 60g (2.12oz)
(Please note neck jewellery dimensions are excluding the fastenings)

Fastening & Packaging:
Necklace hangs from a nickel-free chain with clasp fastener.

Packaged in an Alchemy branded bag, including Alchemy Guarantee, Swarovski branded tag and care instructions.

Materials & Origin:
Designed and hand made in England incorporating *Swarovski elements and fine English pewter. (Lead, cadmium and nickel compliant).
*Crystal colours are subject to availability, and may vary from the image shown.