1900-1910s French belle époque large sky green lace pendant for two purposes

Each of the delicate lace and ribbon lines of this pendant is decorated with fine grain patterns (small dots connected together), which shows the degree of heavy engineering of the pendant. The sterling silver base, which deepens in color over time, is studded with marcasite stones of various sizes, which sparkle in a low-key manner. It is matched with a pale green glass with a slight hint of yellow-green in the center, showing a delicate and luxurious feel. As for why decorations such as lace were commonly used in this era? That's because lace is a very time-consuming and labor-intensive work. Unlike ordinary cloth, which has warp and weft positioning and can be woven directly, lace relies on the spindles to be fixed to each other. The composition and fineness test the female workers. It can only be made entirely by hand, which is expensive. At first, only the Holy See and the royal family could afford it, but it was not until the past two or three hundred years that it became an expensive luxury item accessible to nobles and commoners. Historical background introduction: Belle Époque (1890-1915), the term "Belle Époque" generally refers to the "golden age" before the First World War, when the European continent was the most prosperous and luxurious. At this time, Europe was in a relatively peaceful period, with capital The development of socialism and the industrial revolution gradually matured, and the culture, art, and life of this period came to a stage of stability, harmony, and vigorous development. Of course, the jewelry of this prosperous period was also a sought-after object because of its workmanship and materials. Regardless of cost, prices in the antique jewelry market will always remain high. The jewelry style of the Belle Époque period was a fusion of three styles: Art Nouveau (French Art Nouveau), Arts and Crafts (British Arts and Crafts Movement), and Edwardian (British Edwardian period). The biggest feature is the use of white metal (platinum, platinum or Silver) as the inlay metal, which highlights the white sparkle of the main Stone commonly used at that time (the most common ones are diamonds and pearls). The workmanship is exquisite, and there are many designs similar to lace and ribbons. , the jewelry of this period was even called "pure white jewelry." Origin: France Year: 1900-1910s Material: 935 sterling silver, marcasite, glass Size: 4.1x3.6cm Weight: 10.9g Condition: Good, some scratches and oxide marks. It is not in brand new condition, it is an antique jewelry that is over a hundred years old. Purchase instructions: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Jewelry that is less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All jewelry sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age, material, etc. of the jewelry. If the product and the warranty are untrue, we will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, camera equipment will be used to record the condition of the product in detail to ensure that members know whether the product has defects or traces of use. Photos are part of the product description. For this reason, members should carefully evaluate whether the product has any defects or signs of use before checking out. If you are indeed willing to purchase, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are very special and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason, including defects or depreciation. Therefore, members are asked to double-check whether they are genuine before checking out. Willingness to purchase to avoid disputes. Shipping method: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan enjoy "free shipping when you purchase one piece of jewelry." In Taiwan, all shipments are made by "post office registered". If it is not convenient to receive registered mail, please indicate on the order the supermarket to pick up the goods (7-11 or FamilyMart is acceptable), and provide the name or code of the pick-up store. All items in Hong Kong and Macau will be shipped by SF Express.