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Walk In The Park - Edwardian 9K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Paste & Natural Pearl Lavalier. This antique pendant is crafted from 9K rose gold, tested. The chain is crafted from 14K Gold fill. hallmarked. Featuring 4 pink sapphire paste gemstones, 15 natural seed pearls, Victorian/Edwardian Art Nouveau styling, and quality craftsmanship. This exquisite pendant has a wonderful tear drop shaped gold frame, flanked by pink sapphire paste gemstones. The central portion showcases a beautiful swallow, which is adorned by natural lustrous silvery grey pearls. The pendant also has a wonderful pink paste dropper. The bale is a simple loop, which is thick and solid. The pendant has been matched up to a rose gold filled chain, with a secure spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This unique Art Nouveau era pendant, would make a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. Art Nouveau, meaning New Art...this wonderful piece is indeed wearable art. So delightful, and a rare example.

In 1724, French jewel designer Georges Frédéric Strass came up with “paste,” a kind of leaded glass that he cut and polished with metal powder until it appeared to shimmer like a diamond in the light.

Pearls have been used as adornment for centuries, at least as far back as ancient Greece, where they believed pearls were the tears of the gods. The oldest known pearl jewelry was discovered in the sarcophagus of a Persian princess who died in 520 BC.

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

Rose gold was first used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his infamous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United Stated during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.

Art Nouveau, ornamental style of art that flourished between about 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States. Art Nouveau is characterized by its use of a long, sinuous, organic line and was employed most often in architecture, interior design, jewelry and glass design, posters, and illustration.

Measurements: Pendant 42.00 mm x 18.00 mm Chain 18"

Stone Size: Pink Sapphire Paste 1.40 carats Seed Pearl 1.00 mm each

Weight: 3.30 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: England

Date: 1890 - 1910