Antique Art Nouveau Jugendstil Gold Filled Blue Paste Flower Necklace

Tests for gold filled, glass. Why You'll Love It. The pinnacle of Jugendstil design is seen in every detail of this antique pendant necklace. Its strikingly angular gold-filled silhouette is enhanced by shimmering paste -in a vivid hue of blue -made to emulate sapphire. The artist's detailed approach to this highly stylized design is unique, with angular forms combined with a foliate motif at the focal point. The delicate drops dangle freely at the bottom, adding to the whim and wonder captured in this piece. Bright patina with minimal surface wear and darkening to the setting. No dents and the necklace hangs symmetrically.

Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. Jugendstil is the German and Austrian counterpart to the more international Art Nouveau movement. For that reason, the designs have similar characteristics as the art nouveau style - with some key differences. Most notably, Jugendstil tends to be more abstract than purely naturalistic. It included jewelry but also included all other art forms, like the visual arts and architecture.

Uncommon antique and vintage pieces are often highly collectible because you are not likely to find another one. While some uncommon pieces have garnered a cult following, others are so uncommon that they do not have a large fanbase.

The latter type may not be considered collectibles, but they are lovely, one-of-a-kind finds. _gsrx_vers_1608 GS 9.5 (1608).

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