The Golden Years

Charming Art Nouveau pendant with amethyst & pearls in gold, circa 1910

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Charming Art Nouveau pendant with amethyst & pearls in gold, circa 1910

Description

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

Towards the end of the first decade of the 20th century, pieces of jewelry—especially necklaces—became fashionable in Germany that combined abstract and geometric elements with mostly gold-plated silver filigree. The widespread use of filigree had previously been seen in German jewelry history, particularly in traditional costume jewelry. However, the new creations sought to distinguish themselves from this, as "they are used here in a new sense, with a peculiar, fresh feeling, so that one can no longer speak of a reference to peasant jewelry in the true sense of the word." Rather, the necessity of manual work—which is indispensable in the creation of filigree—was viewed as an element that elevated craftsmanship and artistic concept over material preciousness, aligning with the innovations in art at the time. Although this pendant is made from 14-karat gold and set with a deep purple amethyst drop and small pearls, its greatest value, as early as around 1910, lay in its originality, which broke away from the traditional forms of historicism. The connection to the avant-garde art movements of the time further underscores this intent: With its abstract, golden filigree spirals, pieces like this evoke the backgrounds of the paintings Gustav Klimt created during his "golden phase" around the same period. The distinctive design and gold hallmark suggest that the pendant was made in Germany. We discovered it in the Rhineland, and it can be worn immediately with its original gold chain. The quote from: Deutsche Goldschmiede-Zeitschrift XIII (1910), No. 13, p. 125.

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The Golden Years

€ 1,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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