ITEM No. 44

Rare genie + lamp chatelaine in sterling silver vermeil with aquamarine and diamond Swarovski crystals connected with a double-stranded chain. Genie stands on a textured, Florentine gold-plated necklace woven with carnelian beads. This is an unbelievable conversation piece created from fine costume jewelry that bears the same hallmarks of expert craftsmanship and detail as fine jewelry. Genie measures 2.5" x 1"; Lamp measures 1.3" x .6"; Necklace measures 1/2" x 28.5" Necklace The Napier Company, 1962 North Attleboro, Massachusetts Chatelaine (Originally a brooch) Unknown Maker, 1940s Meaning + Symbolism Artifacts using carnelian date back to the island of Crete during the Bronze Age circa 1800 BC. Romans believed carnelian promoted courage, confidence and strength. In ancient Egypt, carnelian was placed on mummies to assist in their journey to the afterlife. The genie is a popular motif in jewelry, representing growth, opportunity, spirituality and magic. The genie conveys the vast potential for growth latent within all of us, our natural desire for individuation.