becoming larger and gradually evolving into the large annular ‘Highland brooch’ of the 16th-18th centuries
deep orange hue
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During the Victorian Era in Great Britain
Some minor marks to Gold and Platinum only seen under x 10 loupe
Antique Art Nouveau 14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire And Pearl Necklace Circa 1890-1910 becoming larger and gradually evolving"Art Nouveau jewellery (18901910) is characterised by sinuous, organic lines and naturalistic motifs inspired by nature, such as flowers, vines, insects, and birds. It emphasised fluid, asymmetrical designs, often incorporating materials like enamel, opals, moonstones, and coloured glass for iridescent effects. Techniques like plique jour enamel created a stained glass like transparency. Influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and Japanese art, it