Art Nouveau Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace cocktail ring mythological heroes and scenes

mythological heroes and scenes

made by Oria who were - along with Fix and Murat - one of three 19th century jewellery houses that pioneered and excelled in the production of gold plated jewellery

tests as 9k gold

the 18k gold case opens to house three tiny (but fully functional) dice with blue enamel dots

Made at time when France had established hegemony over the vast majority of mainland Europe (there's some link to padlock there

Art Nouveau Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace cocktail ring mythological heroes and scenesDATE: Art Nouveau, c. 1900 A stunning Art Nouveau period lavaliere necklace set with aquamarines and seed pearls. The design is impeccable, with asymmetric top all flowing, graceful lines, curves, and foliate motifs and a long bar drop punctuated with collet set stones. The icy blue of the faceted aquamarines contrasting beautifully with the creamy shimmering lustre of the pearls. Crafted in 15 karat yellow gold throughout with the finest trace chain.