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French 18K Art Nouveau Griffin Pendant/Brooch

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50-1-11405

$3,250.00
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ABOUT THIS JEWELRY

Known for guarding treasures and priceless possessions, griffins were legendary creatures with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The one so exquisitely sculpted on this Art Nouveau pendant/brooch appears to be in full guard mode. With wings spread and teeth bared, he is encircled by sinuous vines and presents a strong and protective presence, ready to take its stance at your neckline or wherever you choose to pin it. A fierce beauty. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, circa 1890-1900, it suspends from a new 16-inch chain.

Details

Materials:
18 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
1 1/4 Inch
Width:
1 1/4 Inch
Height:
1/4 Inch
Chain Length:
16 Inch Chain, 17 1/8 Inch Total Neck Length
Gram Weight:
12.1 Grams
Period:
Art Nouveau

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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