Antique 18K Solid Gold French Floral Drapery Necklace c. 1900 five_stone_ring The Lorraine Cross

The Lorraine Cross

5 cm diameterSize (with bail): 1

It features a row of three delicate flowers with swirling shamrocks twisting in from the shoulders of the band

but in Victorian flower language

they sparkle beautifully in the light

Antique 18K Solid Gold French Floral Drapery Necklace c. 1900 five_stone_ring The Lorraine CrossThis whimsical antique 18k gold drapery necklace features a floral design typical of the French Art Nouveau period. Drawing inspiration from nature, the necklace shows the exceptional goldsmith work of the past. It bears the French eagle's head hallmark which has been in use since 1838 and remains one of the best known French hallmarks, guaranteeing at least 18k or 750 gold. It's incredible to see the detailing on the leaves as each tiny piece has