Stone Flower,LLC            

This Edwardian negligee pendant was purchased recently in its original box, c.1912.

History. Edwardian period, 1901-1915.

Edward VII ascended the throne following the death of his mother Queen Victoria, in 1901. He and his wife Alexandra set the tone for the Belle Epoque, a time when elegance and fashion became society's predominant values.

Fashion. Fashion drew inspiration from the French courts of the 18th century; it took on an almost ethereal lightness, with layers of delicate fabrics...demand for jewelry styles as light and delicate as the clothing ensued.

Jewelry. Jewelry made with saw-piercing and filigree techniques matched the lacy looks of the era. White gold alloys were developed as a less expensive alternative to platinum, which considered a strategic metal during WWI.

Necklaces. Pendants and lavalieres were widely worn. Particularly popular was the negligee pendant consisting of two drops of unequal length suspended from a central element. (Source: AntiqueJewelryOnline.com)
 

 It's for sale, so contact me stoneflower@demantoidking.com for details.