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Exquisite c1900 Late Victorian or Edwardian Lavaliere Pendant and Earrings Set
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Exquisite c1900 Late Victorian or Edwardian Lavaliere Pendant and Earrings Set
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This enchanting antique demi-parure dates from Late Victorian or Edwardian times and its graceful forms clearly show both Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts influences. The lavaliere pendant is a girandole (meaning it has three drops, Queen Victoria's favorite style) and it's of impressive size: almost two inches long and about 1 1/2 inches at its widest. The matching earrings with early screw posts are an inch long and half an inch wide. Each jewel is set with beautifully faceted diamond and citrine pastes, no doubt Bohemian or Austrian.
It's rare to find a set still together after so long, much less to find one that was seldom or never worn. I'm frankly amazed by the near-mint condition of these jewels. Apart from loss of the original bail and chain (common with antique pendants, as you know), I see nothing of note. Obviously the present jump ring is a recent addition. Because the metal is in such lovely shape, showing no underlying color, I believe it to be gold or rolled gold, meaning in the latter case that the surfaces are "as good as gold" and should never wear out. In either event, it would probably test at least 10k, but it would be a shame to damage such lovely antiques with files and test acids. Most likely dating is 1890-1910 and provenance is a Texas estate. There's no charge for insured US shipping and gift wrap is also free when desired. Thanks for looking! 
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