Antique Edwardian, Late Victorian Art Nouveau Aesthetic Movement Floral Necklace

Striking antique necklace dating to the late Victorian to early Edwardian era, featuring beautiful Aesthetic Movement and Art Nouveau nature motifs. The chain begins with several inches of oblong milgrain links at the back, transitioning into decorative sections along the front. These include delicate floral elements (resembling daffodil or narcissus blossoms), finely patterned navette links, and intriguing kinetic sections of spheres and hollow-form cylinders with cutaway designs, adding texture and movement to the piece. The centerpiece is a dramatic sculptural drop pendant suspended from a detailed rose motif. The pendant features a wonderfully three-dimensional branch design with leaves and fruit, rich in naturalistic detail. Subtly winding around the perimeter is a segmented serpent form, lending a mysterious and symbolic element that is very characteristic of the Aesthetic Movement and Art Nouveau fascination with nature and organic forms. A truly fascinating and unusual antique statement necklace, perfect for collectors of Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Arts & Crafts jewelry. Weight: 33.4 g Please feel free to reach out with any questions!