Lot #5
An Annoushka 18k gold, blue topaz, and sapphire “songbird” locket pendant necklace designed as a sculpted 18k and 14k gold blue bird, entirely set with circular-cut blue sapphire and blue topaz, enhanced by blue rhodium plate to add color to the setting, with a circular-cut black diamond eye, the wings opening to reveal a hidden compartment, further accented by a suspended white cultured pearl drop, measuring 4.2 mm, suspended by a white gold and white topaz collet chain, pendant 1 ⅛ inch, necklace 16.50 inches.
Insights from Guest Contributor – Music Journalist/Author, Alan Light:
“Songbird” was not only Christine McVie’s signature song—and the closing number for every Fleetwood Mac show she ever played after its release—but also became something of a personal visual logo for her. This Annoushka 18k gold, blue topaz, and sapphire locket pendant necklace is a clever tribute to the creature and the song. Designed as a sculpted 18k and 14k gold blue bird, entirely set with circular-cut blue sapphire and blue topaz, enhanced by blue rhodium plate to add color, with a circular-cut black diamond eye, there’s an additional surprise—the wings open to reveal a hidden compartment, accented by a white cultured pearl drop suspended by a white gold and white topaz collet chain.
PROVENANCE: Property From The Life And Career of Christine McVie
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