The Scent of Lilac

Antique Pendant with Amethyst & Pearls in Gold, Great Britain c. 1910


€ 1,890.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Pendant with Amethyst & Pearls in Gold, Great Britain c. 1910
Antique Pendant with Amethyst & Pearls in Gold, Great Britain c. 1910
Description
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"The studio was filled with the rich odor of roses, and when the light summer wind stirred amidst the trees of the garden, there came through the open door the heavy scent of the lilac, or the more delicate perfume of the pink-flowering thorn." - Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1890. The heavy scent of lilac opens Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray - the book that took the opulent aestheticism of the turn of the century to the extreme. The same sense of beauty, subtle moods and refined elegance prevailed right into the early years of the 20th century - in literature, fashion and jewellery. This pendant comes from this period and wonderfully illustrates the elegance of those years. Fine, curved ornaments made of gold, partly set with pearls and partly polished to a shine, form a composition that is both opulent and light and lively. Two amethysts in a deep, rich lilac color lend the piece its mysterious character: an oval stone is set within a wreath of pearls, while a drop-shaped stone swings gently below. This beautiful piece of jewelry was created in Great Britain. We discovered it in London and added a matching gold chain.
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Antique Pendant with Amethyst & Pearls in Gold, Great Britain c. 1910
The Scent of Lilac
€ 1,890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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