Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel And Pearl Flower Pendant. A fine Art Nouveau enamel and pearl flower pendant, the shaded blue, white and yellow enamelled flower head with brilliant-cut diamond centre, to each side a fan of leaves enamelled in shades from green to cream set with pearls at intervals, below four leaves and green enamelled stem and roots set with pearls, at the top a green enamelled hinged pendant loop, all enamelled on yellow gold, measuring 10cm x 8cm, American, circa 1900, gross weight 32grams.
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Paste Pearl 8k Pendant 15872-8661 This beautiful Art Nouveau pendant features five 2mm pearls and a round-cut green paste, beautifully crafted in 8k gold. Its intricate design and delicate craftsmanship capture the essence of the Art Nouveau era. Chain sold separately. Details: ±2mm Pearls, green Paste, 8k Pendant, Chain sold separately. *. Dimensions: 21 x 40 mm. Weight in grams: 2. Condition: Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear. Shipping and Pickup: This beautiful piece ships from our store located in the center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We offer both registered shipping and local pickup at our store. In the case of local pickup, any applicable shipping costs will be refunded. About Us: Add some sparkle to your style with Binenbaum.com. We offer a stunning selection of antique and vintage jewelry that you won't find anywhere else. From timeless rings and dazzling necklaces to unique brooches, we have something for every taste and occasion. Visit our website today and treat yourself to a piece of history.
Design Era : Art Nouveau.
Design & Historical Context : Art Nouveau, also known as the Modern Style or or Jugendstil, is a decorative art movement that emerged in the late 19th century and was popular until World War I. It is characterized by its use of flowing, organic lines and naturalistic motifs, such as flowers, plants, and animals, as well as its emphasis on craftsmanship and the use of unconventional materials, such as glass, ceramic, and metal. Art Nouveau jewelry often features intricate and detailed designs, with a focus on curved lines and natural forms. The jewelry is often made of precious metals, such as gold and silver, and may be adorned with gemstones, enamels, and other decorative elements. One of the most distinctive features of Art Nouveau jewelry is its use of elongated, sinuous lines and flowing, organic shapes, which were meant to evoke a sense of movement and fluidity. The jewelry often depicts nature themes, such as flowers, vines, and leaves, as well as abstract and symbolic motifs, such as the female form, which was often depicted in a sensual or romanticized way. Art Nouveau jewelry was popular in many countries, including France, Belgium, Austria, and the United States, and was produced by a wide range of designers and artists, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, René Lalique, and Gustav Klimt. Despite the popularity of Art Nouveau, the movement eventually fell out of favor after World War I, and was replaced by more geometric and industrial styles. However, it has often been revived and continues to influence contemporary jewelry design..
Key Materials : Pearl, Paste.
Materials & Craftsmanship : Pearl Pearls are small, round, and lustrous objects that are produced by certain types of mollusks, which are invertebrate animals that belong to the phylum Mollusca. Mollusks include a wide range of species, including oysters, clams, mussels, snails, and octopuses, among others. While all mollusks have the ability to produce pearls, only a few varieties are able to create gem-quality pearls that are suitable for use in jewelry. These include the oysters that produce akoya pearls, the freshwater mussels that produce freshwater pearls, and the South Sea and Tahitian pearls, which are produced by large saltwater oysters. Pearls are formed when an irritant, such as a grain of sand or a parasite, enters the mollusk and becomes trapped inside its shell. In response to the irritant, the mollusk secretes a substance called nacre, which coats the irritant and eventually forms a pearl. The quality of a pearl is determined by a number of factors, including its size, shape, color, and luster. High-quality pearls are prized for their beauty and are used in a variety of different types of jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Paste Paste is a term that is used to refer to glass when it is used as a gemstone imitation. Glass has been used to create gemstone imitations for thousands of years because it is transparent, can be colored in a wide range of colors, and can be polished to resemble many different types of gemstones. The use of paste as a gemstone imitation dates back to ancient Greek society, although glass-making had been around for much longer by that time. Glass was used to create imitations of various gemstones, including diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. The term "paste" is still used today to refer to glass imitations of gemstones, although it is less commonly used than it was in the past. 8k 8 karat gold is an alloy made up of 33,3% pure gold and 66,6% other metals, such as copper, silver, or zinc. The addition of other metals allows for the creation of gold in various colors, including yellow, white, and rose. 8 karat gold is a common choice for jewelry as it is less expensive than higher karat gold, due to the lower percentage of pure gold in the alloy. 8 karat gold is also slightly harder and more durable than pure gold, making it more resistant to scratches and dents..
Dimensions : 21 x 40 mm.
Gender : unisex.
Weight (in grams) : 2.
Condition : Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear.
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My wearing this skirt is a sign to listen to Concrete Blonde’s “Bloodletting” 🩸🌹 Buffy pendant painted by me, flower crown by me, boots Strangecvlt, everything else vintage.
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Magnificent gold and enamel plique-à-jour pendant/brooch designed as a “Morning Glory”. It was once part of the collection of Ada Rehan, a popular actress of the late 19th century who starred in several Shakespearean plays.
Work signed Marcus & Co around 1900. Via The Newark Museum of Art collection
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For #NationalMothWeek:
René Lalique (France, 1860-1945)
Papillons de nuit (Moths) bodice ornament, c.1906-7
Gold, enamel, glass, diamonds
On display at Musee Lalique
"Along with the female figure, flora and fauna were René Lalique’s favourite sources of inspiration. The winged creatures he chose to portray included such noble species as the peacock and the swan, but also humbler specimens such as beetles, wasps, butterflies and moths.
René Lalique chose the materials for his jewellery pieces to suit the required shape, independently of their more or less precious nature.
With its audacious marriage of materials, this piece is a tribute to the moth, generally seen as an indesirable creature of the night. Its diamond-studded gold setting forms a base for the bodies of the insects made of glass and translucent enamel.
By the way: This ornament could be fixed to the wearer’s bodice thanks to the pin on the back, but its two rings indicate that it could also be worn as a pendant."
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