Art Nouveau Pendant with Pearl and Diamonds in Gold, German, c. 1905

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Art Nouveau Pendant with Pearl and Diamonds in Gold, German, c. 1905

€ 1,190.00 ^*

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The second half of the 19th century heralded a number of changes: industrialization had also affected the jewellery sector, new gemstone discoveries stimulated the market and the middle classes became financially stronger. These factors combined to create a new jewellery culture. Instead of making pieces to order, jewellery manufacturers produced new collections every year and even published order catalogs - because they could be sure that the new models would sell well. This development reached a temporary peak around c. 1900. The German town of Pforzheim was home to many manufacturers who offered modern, sometimes artistically sophisticated designs. One of these companies was Zerrenner, which received a silver medal at the Paris World Exhibition of 1900 where Art Nouveau jewellery was presented to a wide audience for the first time. Unlike many other manufacturers, Zerrenner produced real gold jewelry with diamonds and pearls, and was therefore in the higher-priced sector. The artistic quality of the designs was also praised in contemporary trade journals. This pendant comes from the Pforzheim company and illustrates the line-based, geometric Art Nouveau style that slowly began to replace floral forms in Germany in the years around 1905. The modern lines unfold their full effect in the restrained design of the pendant. It is made of gold, which has been given a velvety matt surface thanks to the so-called bloom finish. A pearl suspended at the bottom is not merely an ornament, but completes the balance of the composition. The diamond settings, set off by platinum, are also geometrically designed and add further complexity to the design. We were able to discover the very well-preserved pendant here in Berlin and have completed it with a matching gold chain.

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Jewellery for a New Century

€ 1,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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