Very sweet French Art Nouveau era 18K gold pearl heart shape locket pendant

In front of us a very sweet French antique 18K gold locket dated back to the 1900s, the Art Nouveau period. The locket has a very large size in an unusual & sentimental heart shape, decorated by the refined floral scrolls on its surface. 4 little stars made of pearls and red stones are dropped delicately from the flowers and their leaves, making a very enchanting and feminine design. The gold is skillfully worked in different colors, showing yellow, white and green tones in slight relief, which is one of the characteristics of the jewelry from that era. The locket opens and closes well and it can be attached to a ribbon or simply on a gold chain.

As you can tell from this piece: nature and naturalism were the driving force behind nearly all the decorative output from that period of Art Nouveau: insect such as a butterfly, a bird, a flower or a leaf…

You will be impressed by all the details showing on this locket, which are as fresh as a spring breeze. Its heart shape as a locket makes the piece also very sentimental! It will be a lovely gift to offer or to receive.

Measurements and Condition

In overall very good antique condition align with its age. Trace of uses on the gold.

French horse head hallmark of 18k gold on the bale of the pendant

Height: 39mm including the bale

Height: 30mm excluding the bale

Width: 26mm

Weight: 5.4g