Art Nouveau 18K Solid Gold Drapery Necklace c. 1900 sapphire_halo_ring and tragically executed in 1431

and tragically executed in 1431 at the tender age of 19

Enveloped in the splendor of solid 18k gold

The spring ring has been replaced and is excellent condition with good tension and alignment

The ring has micro-scratches to the gold but the diamonds remain in very good condition and well set

Art Nouveau 18K Solid Gold Drapery Necklace c. 1900 sapphire_halo_ring and tragically executed in 1431This whimsical antique 18k gold drapery necklace takes obvious influence from Art Nouveau architecture, which frequently featured arches. Inlaid into the arches are delicately wrought roses and stems, complete with meticulously crafted leaves. It's incredible to see the detailing on the roses as each tiny piece of gold has been sculpted to give a sense of realism. In Victorian language of flowers, roses represented different things according to their