WHY WEAR A SAUTOIR NECKLACE?
The term ‘Sautoir’ derives from the French verb ‘to jump’.
It was indeed used as a piece of the horsemen’ harness, attached on the horse’s saddle to help them jump on the horse.
It became a symbol of status for men and quickly turned into a desirable piece of jewelry, worn alone or in rows, meant for the nobility, and often made with pearls.
Sautoirs became a hit among the royal courtyards. It was highly popular in the 17th century Buckingham entourage and it is said that it was Empress Elisabeth of Austria’s favorite jewelry - a 31-pearl necklace gifted by her husband Franz Joseph I to his beloved ‘Sissi’.
THE SAUTOIR NECKLACE THROUGH TIME
It was only 20 years later, during the ‘Belle-Époque’, the Charleston frenzy, where the Sautoir necklace was further popularized with a generous boost by Coco Chanel herself.
The iconic fashion mogul was able to lift sanctions and rigid sartorial rules which restricted the use of ‘Sautoirs’ and brought the famous long necklace to every ballroom.
Once reserved for the noble ones, the Sautoir became a symbol of an era and of women with new-found self-confidence, emancipation and social rights.
The authentic ”sautoir” in French represents a 4-feet long necklace.
HOW TO WEAR A SAUTOIR NECKLACE?
A versatile and playful piece of jewelry, the Sautoir can easily blend with your morning or evening attire. Feel free to experiment wearing a long white shirt with jeans or a simple jumper or a little black dress. A Sautoir can enhance your style instantly.
Wear one, two or three rows around your neck to create the look that fits your personality and projects the best you. Short, long, medium, the choice is yours - your game, your rules.
A timeless and elegant accessory for all women, without exceptions. An exceptional savoir-faire that Benedicte de Boysson wants to perpetuate for the generations to come
