Art Nouveau Aquamarine Swirl Earrings locket ring The fruit became an emblem

The fruit became an emblem of hospitality

and will have been sold as a Grand Tour souvenir from Pompeii

simplistic use of black and gold

Striking Art Deco ring set with old mine cut diamonds punctuated by openwork X crosses

Chester (date mark rubbed)

Art Nouveau Aquamarine Swirl Earrings locket ring The fruit became an emblemDATE: Art Nouveau, c. 1910 A gorgeous pair of antique aquamarine earrings dating from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1910. The centre stones, gorgeous aquamarines which display a lovely water like blue. They rest in 4 claw mounts, with gold ribbon like swirls. Crafted in 14k gold throughout. STONES Aquamarine MEASUREMENTS 1. 5 x 1. 1cm WEIGHT 4. 4g (pair) MARKS No marks present, tests as 14k gold CONDITION Excellent