Art Nouveau Period Sapphire & Baroque Pearl Festoon Necklace
This fanciful festoon necklace drips with freshwater pearls and bright blue sapphires creating the perfect embodiment of Art Nouveau forms. The centerpiece features an organic freshwater pearl surrounded by intertwined flowing gold scrollwork. Strands of 14K gold chain drape gracefully from the centerpiece punctuated with 1.80-carats of bezel-set blue sapphires. Three additional lustrous pearls dangle from the bottom to create an elegant silhouette.
The festoon necklace, characterized by floral and foliate garlands, drapery, and swags become popular in the 1700s. Their flattering silhouette and timeless elegance have remained popular ever since, with continued revivals in almost every jewelry design period.
This necklace measures 14 inches in length.
Circa 1900