EDWARDIAN 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearls & Peridots
Edwardian necklace with peridots and natural pearls.
This is a beautiful antique necklace, created in America during the Edwardian period in the art-nouveau style, back in the 1900. The necklace as been exceptionally crafted with floriated organic designs in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and is embellished with applications of polychromate glass enamels. It is mounted with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones, such twelve American rivers white pearls, five green peridots of different cuts and shapes and accented with one little diamond.
Peridots: Mounted in five-prongs setting, with 4 mixed cuts of natural vivid green peridot with a combined weight of about 4.45 carats.
Pearls: Mounted in wired settings, with 12 natural semi round white pearls from the American rivers.
Diamond: Mount in a five-prongs setting, with 1 European round cut diamond of about 0.025 carats.
Birthstone: Peridot for the month of August.
Weight: 8.75 Grams, (5.70 Dwt).
Lenght: The chain is 17.50 Inches (44.4 Cm).
Measurements: The pendant itself is 36 mm by 32 mm (1.41 x 1.26 Inches).
Hallmarks: Tested for 14 karats gold .585/.999 Au.
Edwardian Jewelry
This period, like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Millegraining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by the original antique fitted presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Art Nouveau necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum or gold. The 17 gemstones are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N102024MAEM/.2103
