Art Nouveau Leroyer pendant in silver (800). Art Nouveau pendant (1895-1910) in the form of two ears of wheat enclosing a cabochon of chrysoprase (green chalcedony) mobile in closed setting. Art Nouveau wheat ear pendant by Leroyer, signed on the front, circa 1900, France.
Boar hallmark, goldsmith’s hallmark, signed LEROYER
Dimensions : 63 mm x 34 mm
Chalcedony size : 23 x 7 mm
Note : the chalcedony has been tinted, it was very common in 1900.
Condition : oxidation and scratches from use
Weight : 14,52 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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More about chrysoprase / green chalcedony: Chrysoprase is a green monocrystallised chalcedony whose name evokes its colour: from the Greek “krhusos” meaning “gold” and “prasinos” meaning light green “leek” colour. This natural stone owes its green/yellow colour to nickel and its more intense green colour to chromium. Chalcedony is often dyed by humans to obtain a more intense green colour to imitate natural stone.
