Bigelow Kennard & Co. Medallion Necklace

Few names in American silver carry the weight of Bigelow & Kennard. Founded in Boston in 1840, the firm supplied some of the finest homes and most prestigious retail establishments in the country — including C.D. Peacock of Chicago, whose retailer's mark appears alongside the maker's mark on this very piece. That dual hallmark is not incidental: it places this medallion squarely within the refined tradition of bespoke American silversmithing, made for discerning clients and sold through one of the country's oldest fine jewelry houses.

The medallion itself is a masterwork of Edwardian restraint — sterling silver given warmth and dimension through 14-karat rose gold accents, a combination that was deeply fashionable in the early 1910s when the softness of rose gold was considered the height of feminine elegance. At 1.75 inches, the drop is substantial without being theatrical. We have paired it with an antique chain — 16 inches in length — that honors the period rather than contradicting it, allowing this piece to be worn exactly as intended: close to the body, quietly magnificent.

Material: Sterling silver and 14k rose gold
Measurements: 16" length with 1.75" drop
Weight: 12.2 grams
Markings: “STERLING & 14K” (maker’s mark); “C.D. PEACOCK STERLING & 14K 585X” (maker’s mark)
Period: Circa 1910s