Pheasant claws clasping two large Tahitian pearls in silver mounts with cascading strands of 721 Tahitian pearls in shades of gray below a curved shoulder-piece affixed to the shoulder with two chains, claw section width 6 ½ inches, overall width approximately 27 inches.

In good condition, with four pheasant claws grasping two large Tahitian pearls set in white metal mounts. Curved shoulder piece and two chains fix the piece to the shoulder, with cascading ropes of 721 Tahitian pearls in shades of gray. Claw section measuring approximately 6 ½ inches in width and 27 inches in length.
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‘For this show we wanted to create jewellery that celebrated the 1920s - long ropes of pearls tied over flapper dresses. Our version, however, took elements from both the sea and the sky – contrasting the two natural materials to produce something unique, elegant but provoking.’ S.L.

Created for Alexander McQueen's 'What a Merry Go-Round' Collection, Autumn/Winter 2001-02.