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Art Nouveau Turquoise, Diamond, and Pearl Lavalier

SKU

90-1-13303

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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

A charming confection of many lovely things, the focal piece of this Art Nouveau lavalier presents a gleaming soft blue turquoise heart--accented beneath with a bright old mine-cut diamond--in a swirling openwork design of the era's iconic whiplash design (a metaphor for artistic freedom). Adding to the graceful movement of the piece are two shimmering Baroque freshwater pearl dangles and a sage-green pear-shaped cabochon turquoise drop. The artful assemblage connects to a gleaming cable chain. Crafted in 14K gold, circa 1900. Chain measures 13 1/4 inches, total length including width of center piece is 14 3/4 inches.

Details

Materials:
14 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
1 5/8 Inch
Width:
1 3/4 Inch
Height:
3/16 Inch
Chain Length:
14 3/4 Inch Total Neck Length, 13 1/4 Inches of Chain
Gram Weight:
8.4 Grams
Period:
Art Nouveau
Center Diamond details
Cut/Shape:
Old Mine Cut
Carat Weight:
0.20 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:
3.80 x 3.78 x 2.40 mm
Color:
L
Clarity:
I1
Center Turquoise details

 

Cut/Shape:
Heart Cut
Color:
Green. Blue
Measurements:
8.00 x 8.20 x 3.70 (exact) mm
Center Turquoise details

 

Cut/Shape:
Pear Cabochon Cut
Color:
Blue Green
Measurements:
11.30 x 7.70 x 4.30 mm
Additional Details Additional Gem Details
Total Diamond Carat Weight:
0.20

2 Freshwater Pearls

Shape:
Baroque Drops
Measurements:
6.80-4.40 mm
6.10-4.30 mm
Color:
White

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.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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