Stunning 18k French Pearl Art Nouveau Pendant Circa 1890 April 4th so gemstones and metalwork from

so gemstones and metalwork from this era are a little "rough around the edges" compared with the neat craftsmanship of more recent eras

she reminds us of the Victorian nostalgia for French court life which dominated culture in the previous century

circa 19th Century

the production of silver jewelry flourished

haute couture houses

Stunning 18k French Pearl Art Nouveau Pendant Circa 1890 April 4th so gemstones and metalwork fromLike all art, the zeitgeist of a particular era is written in the design of its jewelry. It is said that Art Nouveau jewelry was a reaction to French society at the time, including women's fight to secure more rights for themselves outside of the home. The nation's loss in the Franco Prussian War left the French worried about what would occur if women got jobs and education, and worried the birth rate would then drop, leaving the country with fewer