Antique Art Nouveau Jugendstil Leaf Yellow Gold Filled Paste Locket Pendant

  

Just under 1 1/4 (excluding bail). Tests for gold filled, glass.

For the love of nature. This timeless antique Art Nouveau locket gracefully embraces the beauty of the natural world with its hand-etched foliate motif. The vibrant yellow gold-filled setting comes alive with the shimmer of deep green rose-cut paste, reminiscent of glistening dewdrops, creating an ethereal glow from within.

Want to personalize your locket? We can size, print, and precision-cut your photo(s) for a perfect fit. Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the gold setting. Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. The pair of original frames holds photos tightly in place without glass or plastic inserts.

Closes firmly with a satisfying snap. Foliate motifs in antique jewelry have a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries, with significant prominence during the Art Nouveau and Victorian periods. Inspired by the beauty of nature, artisans of the time incorporated intricate leaf, vine, and floral designs into their creations.

In the Victorian era, jewelry adorned with foliate motifs symbolized sentiments such as renewal, growth, and love for the natural world. The Art Nouveau movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, celebrated organic forms and emphasized the fluidity of nature. Foliate motifs became a hallmark of this period, with jewelry designers embracing curvilinear lines and incorporating flowing leaves, tendrils, and blossoms into their pieces. Today, antique jewelry featuring foliate motifs from these periods continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts, preserving the artistry and connection to the natural world from a bygone era.

On the Art Nouveau Movement. Design motifs of the Art Nouveau movement from the early 20th century are all about stylized, curving and flowing lines found in nature.

Though occurring at a similar time as the Arts and Crafts movement and sharing some design sensibilities, the Art Nouveau was far more whimsical and lighthearted. Popular figural motifs included fairies, flowers, and the "Art Nouveau lady" (a highly feminine woman generally depicted with flowing and flowered hair). _gsrx_vers_1516 GS 9.3 (1516).