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Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Lavaliere

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90-1-13576

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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

Evocative of a pair of wings--angel wings we think--the delicately fashioned focal piece of this enchanting transitional late-Victorian/Art Nouveau lavaliere necklace is dotted with lustrous seed pearls and glows at its center with a pear-shaped plum-colored amethyst dangle. Swinging freely below is an elegant openwork drop also shimmering with pearls. The entire confection connects to a 15-inch flattened cable chain, creating an ethereal delight for your neckline. Hand fabricated in 14K gold. Circa 1890-1900. Condition note: amethyst shows some wear commensurate with age of piece.

Details

Materials:
14 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
2 3/4 Inch
Width:
2 1/8 Inch
Depth:
1/16 Inch
Chain Length:
15 Inches
Gram Weight:
6.3 Grams
Period:
Art Nouveau
Center Amethyst details
Cut/Shape:
Pear Cut
Color:
Purple
Carat Weight:
1.00 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
11.00 x 5.70 x 3.10 mm
Additional Details Additional Gem Details

30 Seed Pearls

Shape:
Button, Baroque
Measurements:
1.83-2.34 mm
Color:
White To Light Cream

38 Seed Pearls

Shape:
Half, Round
Measurements:
1.00-1.40 mm
Color:
Light Cream
Total Colored Gemstone Carat Weight:
1.00

About Art Nouveau Jewelry

Looking to go organic? Bummed out (with good reason) by the Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau makers embraced the natural world and a return to the hand-craftsmanship of an earlier time. Their overlap with both the Victorian and Edwardian eras resulted in a great deal of cross-pollination. Though relatively short in its purest form, Art Nouveau’s flowing lines continued to weave their way into fine jewelry.

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