An especially lovely, Art Nouveau era fringe necklace, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whoseseven drops are set with vibrant, sky-blue, Persian turquoise cabochons. Thesesweet turquoise berries or buds are crowned withbeautifully carved gold calyces. They graduate in size, growing smaller toward the back of the necklace, which is comprised of ornate links— elongated lover's knots that alternate with a simpler, three-part, serpentine form. This is a beautiful, unusualnecklace— it is intricate but substantial, and it lays beautifully in wear! The metalwork, here, has fine, stippled textures throughout, andit is finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This necklace closes with a spring ring clasp.

Materials

14k gold
Turquoise

Age

c. 1900

Dimensions

Total wearable length is approx 17 1/4"; central drop measures approx 17.4 x 8.2 mm; central turquoise measures approx 7.3 x 9.5 mm; lover's knot links measure approx 4.5 mm wide x 17.4 mm long.