Art Nouveau Amethyst & Pearl Lavaliere Pendant Necklace handclasp with fantastically intricate applied rope

with fantastically intricate applied rope and cannetille goldwork around the border

the head is definitely more flamingo - right

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

The stones display excellent adularescence - the effect whereby they seem to shimmer and glow as the light moves over them - varying in colour from blue to white

Art Nouveau Amethyst & Pearl Lavaliere Pendant Necklace handclasp with fantastically intricate applied ropeDATE: 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.