{"product_id":"pink-promenade-edwardian-english-9k-rose-gold-pink-sapphire-paste-flower-foliage-lavaliere-pendant-14k-gf-chain-edp036","title":"Pink Promenade - Edwardian Art Nouveau English 9K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Paste Flower \u0026 Foliage Lavalier Pendant \u0026 14K Rose Gold Fill Chain (EDP036)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Promenade - Edwardian Art Nouveau English 9K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Paste  Flower \u0026amp; Foliage Lavalier Pendant \u0026amp; 14K Rose Gold Fill Chain. The pendant is crafted from 9K gold, tested 9K (British gold). The chain is hallmarked 1\/2 14K for 14K Gold Fill. Featuring two round cut faceted pink sapphire paste gems, Edwardian era Art Nouveau styling, and quality craftsmanship. This Edwardian era lavalier is beautifully rendered. It is in the Art Nouveau style, showcasing a wonderful tear-drop shaped pendant, with open-work detail. The central portion has a delicate claw-set pink paste gemstone, displaying pinkish, purplish hues. The frame of the pendant consists of twists, scrolls, floral , and foliage decoration. Below is a suspended circular shaped pink paste dropper, which is also expertly claw-set.  This Edwardian beauty dates from 1890-1910, truly a piece to be cherished for many years to come... a fine example for any antique jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry. It is recommended that this pendant is insured for $1000.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Wonderfully crafted, and exquisite detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of glass in jewelry dates back to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003earound the 1st century BCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when glassblowing was invented. This revolutionary technique allowed artisans to create more intricate and varied designs, leading to the proliferation of beautiful glass jewelry pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ePaste is \u003cb\u003ea synonym for glass when used in the context of a gem material\u003c\/b\u003e. Glass has been used as a gemstone imitation since ancient history for obvious reasons: it's transparent, can be colored in many ways and resembles all kinds of gemstones when polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWhile \u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjujraP-eaJAxWIIDQIHVGmJ-wQmpgGegQIHRAD\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"leaded glass\"\u003eleaded glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has been used jewelry since at least the 1600s, \u003cb\u003eGeorges-Frédéric Strass, eventual Jeweler to the King of France, launched paste stones into Western fashion's mainstream in the 1720s\u003c\/b\u003e. The origins of the term “paste” are debated, but the process and recipes are known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBy the 1900s, \u003cb\u003ethe Industrial Age, brought with it new technologies for manufacturing faux gems and edged out the artistry of the 18th century paste\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e1930, when traditional Paste jewelery came to an end. This was \u003cem\u003edue to Parisian Couture designers\u003c\/em\u003e such as Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose gold was \u003cb\u003efirst used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his famous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold\u003c\/b\u003e. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United States during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eIn the history of the United Kingdom, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. The era followed the Georgian period and preceded the Edwardian period, and its later half overlaps with the first part of the Belle Époque era of Continental Europe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Edwardian era or Edwardian period of British history spanned the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910, and is sometimes extended to the start of the First World War. The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 marked the end of the Victorian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe general consensus is that the pendant finishes in a single stone dangling from the base, often a pearl or diamond. A lavalier necklace is also sometimes called a Y necklace. \u003cb\u003eIn pendant form, the lavalier often has delicate filigree work, sometimes with feminine and floral motifs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Pendant 38.00 mm x 24.00        Chain  18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone Size: Pink Sapphire Paste (antique glass) .68 carats \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2.20 grams    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Pendant : England     Chain: Ireland \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Pendant 1890 - 1910     Chain: 21st Century \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41385088516154,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6630_5f92b6b2-79b7-446b-8785-78eb0cb463d2.jpg?v=1777515628","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/pink-promenade-edwardian-english-9k-rose-gold-pink-sapphire-paste-flower-foliage-lavaliere-pendant-14k-gf-chain-edp036","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}