Art Nouveau pendant with rose motif “Fleurine”

Description

Sublime pendant from the Art Nouveau period representing a twisted gold circle in the center of which are nestled two delicately worked roses, from the thin stem to the leaves and the corolla petals. A piece typical of the motifs of the Art Nouveau period, exalting the curves and naturalistic motifs typical of the period.
Length: 2.7cm with bail, 2.2cm without
Width: 1cm
Weight: 0.72g
Eagle Hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Art Nouveau jewelry, which flourished between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, celebrates nature, femininity and exceptional craftsmanship. Breaking with the historical styles that preceded him, he favoured curved lines, organic shapes and compositions inspired by the plant and animal world. Flowers, foliage, dragonflies and birds unfold with fluid elegance, as if animated by a natural movement. Gold, worked with finesse, follows these sinuous curves to give birth to creations imbued with poetry and lightness. A true ode to the beauty of nature, Art Nouveau jewelry remains today one of the most emblematic styles in the history of jewelry, appreciated for its timeless refinement and exceptional creativity.