TRUE ROMANCE

Antique Belle Époque pendant with amethysts and seed pearls from around 1890:

This elegant pendant dates from the Belle Époque period around 1890,

an era famous for its subtle elegance, delicacy and romantic ornamentation in jewelry art

in the art of jewelry.

This beautiful piece of jewelry is crafted in 15 carat gold - an alloy

used exclusively in the 19th century and thus further emphasizes the antique character

the antique character of the piece of jewelry.

The 14-karat yellow gold chain was probably added later, but harmonizes perfectly with the pendant.

The pendant features an oval, open medallion design that is richly decorated with small gold beads and fine seed beads

fine seed pearls. These pearls symbolize purity, innocence and

and, in the jewelry tradition of the 19th century, often also the cycle of life.

In the center of the pendant is a drop-shaped amethyst,

which is set free-floating within the oval.

A second, larger drop of amethyst hangs from the lower end of the pendant and its movement enhances the play of light

and enhances the play of light and color through its movement.

The violet amethyst has always been regarded as a gemstone of prudence, clarity and spirituality -

in the Belle Époque era, it also stood for dignity and feminine grace.

The delicate, almost floral ornamentation of the frame - small gold beads in a regular sequence - is reminiscent of blossoms or buds

is reminiscent of blossoms or buds and combines with the seed pearls to symbolize fertility,

Growth and the blossoming of life.

The piece of jewelry is in a very good state of preservation,

which is special for a piece from this period.

A fascinating pendant from the Belle Époque, with its combination of fine symbolism,

precious materials and graceful design, it is an authentic testimony to the art of jewelry around 1890.

Material:     Pendant 15 carat gold, chain 14 carat gold, amethyst, seed pearls

Dimensions in cm: Total length of chain: 44.5 Pendant: 4.8 x 2.15 max.

Provenance: probably England around 1890