Elegant Pendant with Amethysts and Pearls in Gold, c. 1910

When Two Become One

Elegant Pendant with Amethysts and Pearls in Gold, c. 1910

€ 1,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

The early 20th century was a time of new beginnings. The middle class, which had attained wealth and prestige through industrialization, wanted to partake in life’s pleasures. Glittering balls, sparkling champagne, and elegant salons defined the spirit of the era. In the evenings, diamonds sparkled in increasingly delicate platinum settings on ball gowns, necklines, and wrists. But even the jewellery worn by elegant ladies in their everyday lives—for afternoon errands or social engagements—reflected this carefree spirit. A wonderful example of this is the pendant presented here. Its design is free of historical forms: it is geometry that defines the design here, framing luminous flowers. Two blossoms have been crafted here from vibrant amethysts. A pearl adorns the center of each. Yet neither of these natural beauties can be conceived without the other: they share a petal formed from amethyst. The pendant is made of 15-karat gold, an alloy that was primarily used in Great Britain. On the eyelet, we also find an import hallmark from Prague, which was in use only from 1902 to 1922. In addition to its fine craftsmanship and stylistically characteristic design, these details also confirm the age of the piece of jewellery: the pendant was most likely created in Great Britain in the years shortly before World War I. We have added a chain to the pendant; it is newly crafted.

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Pastel colors dominated fashion in the first decade of the early 20th century. Fashion houses such as the House of Worth designed dresses in soft tones, embroidered with floral motifs and accented with delicate panels of tulle. The lines were flowing and soft, and the colours were all drawn from an exceptionally delicate spectrum. To complement this, people preferred to wear gemstones in matching colours during the day: lilac-colored amethysts, light green peridots, iridescent opals, and water-blue aquamarines.

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When Two Become One

€ 1,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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