1890s British Art Nouveau Moonstone Swirl Sterling Silver Pendant

This pendant, originating from the Art Nouveau period in 1890s Britain, is crafted from sterling silver and adorned with moonstone and cacoxenite. The pendant boasts a full, flowing silhouette that harmonizes beautifully with the round moonstone, creating a soft and graceful outline. The translucent moonstone is formed by parallel intergrowths of two feldspars with varying compositions and proportions. Due to differences in their optical properties, light is scattered, revealing a hazy, moon-like ethereal hue, sometimes white, sometimes pale blue, depending on the viewing angle. Cacoxenite, with its metallic sheen, was popular in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries as a substitute for diamonds. Its distinctive iron-grey color offers a radiant, yet cool and elegantly understated sparkle. This piece is in good antique condition, showing normal signs of oxidation and wear consistent with a century-old item; it is not a new product. Origin: United Kingdom Year: 1890s Material: Sterling Silver Gemstones: Moonstone, Cacoxenite Dimensions: 1.8x1.3x0.5 cm, bale diameter 0.8 cm, moonstone diameter 0.8 cm x 0.5 cm height Weight: 1.48g Condition: Good antique condition, with normal oxidation and signs of wear. Purchase Notes: Antique jewelry refers to pieces over a hundred years old. Items less than a century old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All antique jewelry sold by Xiang Cheng will be accompanied by a brand certificate detailing the era, materials, and other specifics of the piece. If the item does not match the certificate, a full refund will be issued. Prior to sale, each item's condition is meticulously documented using photographic equipment to ensure members are fully aware of any imperfections or signs of use. Photographs form an integral part of the product description. Therefore, members are kindly requested to carefully assess their purchase intent before checkout. Once the checkout process is completed, due to the unique nature of our products, we regret that returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for any reason, including minor imperfections or signs of age. We urge all members to confirm their purchase decision thoroughly before checkout to avoid any disputes. Shipping Methods: Enjoy complimentary shipping on any single item purchased for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. For Taiwan, all shipments will be sent via registered post by Chunghwa Post. If registered post is inconvenient, please specify convenience store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart) in your order notes, along with the store name or code. For Hong Kong and Macau, all shipments will be sent via SF Express.