Art Nouveau pendant gold, pearls and enamel “Elyse”

Description

Sublime pendant from the Art Nouveau period (1890-1910) in 18-carat gold with a bucolic motif composed of flowers, flowers and foliage. The two flowers, enamelled, have pink reflections and are centred by a fine natural pearl. The rest of the gold foliage is set with fine natural pearls, one of which hangs on a movable tassel. A delicate and feminine piece, typical of the period, to be worn on a thin gold chain, alone or with a pearl necklace. Sold without chain.
Length: 4cm with bail, 3.5cm without.
Width: 3.6cm
Weight: 3.5g
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The Story: The period between the end of the nineteenth century (1895) and the beginning of the twentieth century (1910) saw the birth of the Art Nouveau movement, which would impact architecture, art and jewelry. This artistic movement highlights the aesthetics of curved lines consisting of interlacing foliage, fruit, flowers, animals… Art Nouveau jewelers, wanting to put an end to the rigour and symmetry of 19th century jewelry, created new techniques and used new materials such as horn, tortoiseshell, amber, and cloisonné enamel.