ABOUT:
Awesome large figural pendant in the shape of a rose flower with lifelike details down to the curled petals and extending stem which reaches up to the loop to hang from a chain.
This is a French antique piece from the Belle Epoque period in 18k gold with faint green gold vermeil over the yellow gold to give the leaves a subtle green tint. I had one other similar to this design over the years and it also had in the recesses of the rose petals, a warm bronze coloring but that is mostly worn away except for a few tiny spots in the petals, otherwise it reads as a rich antique yellow gold with the faintly green gold leaves..
Highly detailed Art Nouveau designs really stands out while wearing. A beautiful design and repousse fabrication not frequently seen. The back is flat.
French hallmark on the loop for 18k gold with a goldsmith stamp that is worn.
Antique floral jewelry is a favorite of mine and I hope you like it too! : )
Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures.
MEASUREMENTS:
The piece measures 34mm / over 1 1/3 inches in height from the bottom of the flower to the top of the attached loop. It is almost 1 inch wide. It weighs 2.8 grams and as it has vacant space between the back panel and the raised flower, like repousse work.
Chain in photos is not included.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
One tiny pinhead hole at the top of the left side leaf but this blends in with some of the other spots which are patina and what was mentioned above. That same left leaf has a tiny crack to the gold where the leaf connects to the petal. It is still stable enough to wear as pendants are typically gently worn but could break if you were to say sit on it or crush it. Please look for this in photos. Some small dings and ripples to the back not seen when wearing. From the front side the design appears complete with minimal damage and a gorgeous glowing patina. It's just under closer inspection that the age related details are seen.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned with some age to them so they are in estate condition. The floral and Art Nouveau designs still look great and the design is awesome. Some loss to the coloring if we are comparing it to 100 years ago, but I feel it is as it should be. Special piece, still very wearable, and the designs have beautiful Art Nouveau movement.
But Please note that due to age this piece is not in mint condition.
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