18K Solid Gold Art Nouveau Small French Locket c. 1900 pearl_ring We love the twisted detailing

We love the twisted detailing at the head of the drop links and the milgrain beading on the interior filigree work

Each flaw becomes a reminder of the earrings' resilience

the floral center has been dented

this beautifully refined guilloche locket is striking in every way

These earrings were likely crafted at the intersection between Art Nouveau and Art Deco

18K Solid Gold Art Nouveau Small French Locket c. 1900 pearl_ring We love the twisted detailingWe love antique jewelry for its history and uniqueness which is embodied by this Art Nouveau locket. Featuring a repoussee rose and thistle design opposite a seed pearl embedded in a starburst, this locket showcases a charming combination of many styles popular at the turn of the century. In Victorian times seed pearls represented tears or purity. The locket is hallmarked with an eagle head on the inside rim, a Parisian hallmark guaranteeing a minimum