FIX French Art Nouveau Ruby Lilac 18K Gold-Filled Pendant — European Vintage Jewelry

This pendant, a treasure from a century-old French collection, has been cherished by the shop owner for a long time. She was reluctant to part with it, but after a long period of appreciation, she felt it was time to share it with you. 😍 . . Our long-time patrons will recall that French gilt jewelry from the Art Nouveau period has always been one of the shop owner's favorite styles. Brooches are more common in our collection, but pendants are exceedingly rare. This is because they are so difficult to find on the market, and collectors rarely release them once acquired. We've introduced the French thick gold-plating brand FIX a few times. This brand embodies the shop owner's most beloved elements: Art Nouveau flora, romantic lines, and subtly sparkling gemstones. The two-tone thick gold plating of this pendant is quite rare. Two lilacs are in full bloom, accompanied by a small, charming bud. The petals are rendered with a very soft and lifelike posture. The leafy vine, like the flowers, is etched with delicate vein patterns, gracefully winding into a shape reminiscent of a gourd. It is exquisitely beautiful, exuding the sweetest fragrance of a century-old garden. . In the 19th century, the rise of capitalism and industrialization fostered a prosperous middle-class society. The thick gold-plating technique, popular in France during the 19th and 20th centuries, involved applying a generous layer of 18K gold onto copper, achieving a quality nearly equivalent to solid 18K gold. This fulfilled the middle class's desire to emulate the aristocratic air of the time. Concurrently, the Art Nouveau movement began, with jewelry design drawing inspiration from nature. Motifs such as feminine silhouettes, butterflies, snakes, mistletoe, and maple leaves were crafted with soft, organic lines, creating a flourishing garden in jewelry history. . . Origin: France Era: 1890s Material: 18K thick gold plating, glass simulated rubies Dimensions: 3 x 5.1 cm Condition: Excellent, with virtually no signs of wear Marked: FIX 🌟Free shipping on orders over 3000 TWD🌟 . . Vintage jewelry is no longer produced, and their numbers dwindle each day, making them increasingly difficult to find. This rarity only enhances their uniqueness as accessories. Antique pieces are not new items; the marks of time imbue them with character and scarcity. Please do not scrutinize them with the same strict standards applied to brand-new products. We are confident that you will find unparalleled elegance and radiance within the stories of these vintage pieces.