French Art Nouveau iris water lilies necklace

2800,00€

French Art Nouveau iris water lilies necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. Lovely Art Nouveau necklace featuring a pendant enclosing a miniature in a frame decorated with irises and water lilies. The miniature depicts a ghostly woman near a satyr-headed fountain. The blue and green colors are partially washed out and faded, giving the whole a mossy agate appearance. The pendant is held by two chains joined by an iris decorated with a rose-cut diamond and a fine pearl. Green varnish highlights decorate the pendant. The lower part is set with rose-cut diamonds and a tassel with diamonds and natural pearls. Art Nouveau pendant, circa 1900, France.

Eagle head and rhinoceros hallmarks (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold)

Total length of necklace: 39.5 cm
Pendant dimensions: 8 x 3.2 cm

Condition: partially faded miniature, clasp changed, later green varnish (can be removed with nail polish remover)

Weight : 16.60 gr

*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

Description

Eagle head and rhinoceros hallmarks (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold)

Total length of necklace: 39.5 cm
Pendant dimensions: 8 x 3.2 cm

Condition: partially faded miniature, clasp changed, later green varnish (can be removed with nail polish remover)

Weight : 16.60 gr

Learn more: In antique jewelry, the Art Nouveau period is characterized by inspiration from fauna, flora, and also women. During this period, Japanese art particularly influenced jewelers. That’s why we often find the same subjects: the profile of a woman, butterflies, bees, dragonflies, fantastical animals, seahorses, fish, etc. The most coveted semi-precious and decorative stones of this period are opal, moonstone, topaz, amethyst, agate, ivory, and horn. Finally, jewelers use enamel in all its forms, offering an infinite range of colors and adding an interesting aspect to the jewelry, such as plique-à-jour enamel.

*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*