Art Nouveau Amethyst & Pearl Lavaliere Pendant Necklace handclasp exhibiting in 1867 and 1878

exhibiting in 1867 and 1878 with Brogden in Paris before establishing her own business in 1884 employing many of his craftsmen

with fantastically intricate applied rope and cannetille goldwork around the border

and larger examples as brooches

featuring simple hand-chased details

with English import marks indicating 9k gold and the year 1997

Art Nouveau Amethyst & Pearl Lavaliere Pendant Necklace handclasp exhibiting in 1867 and 1878DATE: Art Nouveau, c. 1910 A dainty and beautiful antique lavaliere pendant and chain dating from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1910. It's set with vibrant amethyst gemstones, three from articulated drops and one in the centre, all within pretty millegrain settings. Gold swirling motifs dance around the stones, with dreamy seed pearl accents. The pendant hangs from an articulated drop from a fine chain that meets at a point bezel set with an amethyst.