Art Nouveau Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace cocktail ring made by Oria who were

made by Oria who were - along with Fix and Murat - one of three 19th century jewellery houses that pioneered and excelled in the production of gold plated jewellery

5mm baroque

mythological heroes and scenes

It's nice to see such a high quality stone set in such a minimalist mount

it was likely intended more as a symbolic Memento Mori piece than anything else

Art Nouveau Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace cocktail ring made by Oria who wereDATE: Art Nouveau, c. 1900 A stunning Art Nouveau period lavaliere necklace set with aquamarines and seed pearls. The design is impeccable, with asymmetric top all flowing, graceful lines, curves, and foliate motifs and a long bar drop punctuated with collet set stones. The icy blue of the faceted aquamarines contrasting beautifully with the creamy shimmering lustre of the pearls. Crafted in 15 karat yellow gold throughout with the finest trace chain.