Stunning 18k French Pearl Art Nouveau Pendant Circa 1890 April 4th stars were the most popular

stars were the most popular jewelry motif

Age/Origin: Vintage 1980

the production of silver jewelry flourished

this one-of-a kind simply comes to life

haute couture houses

Stunning 18k French Pearl Art Nouveau Pendant Circa 1890 April 4th stars were the most popularLike all art, the zeitgeist of a particular era is written in the design of its jewelry. It is said that Art Nouveau jewelry was a reaction to French society at the time, including women's fight to secure more rights for themselves outside of the home. The nation's loss in the Franco Prussian War left the French worried about what would occur if women got jobs and education, and worried the birth rate would then drop, leaving the country with fewer