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Necklace (one of pair)
Noma Copley (American, 1916–2006)
about 1975–79
Medium/Technique
22 kt and 18kt gold, citrine
Dimensions
Overall: 47.6 cm (18 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Daphne Farago Collection
Accession Number2017.4914.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
DescriptionTwo necklaces of similar design, one set with amethysts, one set with citrines. The citrine necklace is accompanied by a conversion piece that allows the central stone to be reattached as a pendant. Each necklace can be worn separately, but can also be joined to form one long necklace.
Marks
Marked on clasp " 22 K / 18 K / [other illegible marks]"
ProvenanceNovember 17, 2007, sold by Mobilia Gallery, Cambridge, MA to Daphne Farago (b. 1924 - d. 2017), Little Compton, RI; 2017, bequest of Daphne Farago to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 14, 2017)