Signed Art Nouveau Krementz 14k Gold, Amethyst, Pearl & Enamel Lavalier Necklace

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A very fine, antique Art Nouveau lavalier necklace.

By Krementz & Co.

In 14k gold.

Centered on a pendant with … Read more A very fine, antique Art Nouveau lavalier necklace.

By Krementz & Co.

In 14k gold.

Centered on a pendant with enameled ribbon-work, a bezel-set oval cut amethyst gemstone, and a baroque pearl drop.

The pendant suspended by a fine cable chain link necklace with 2 amethyst and 2 pearl stations.

In the colors of the early 20th Century Suffragette movement: white, purple, and gold.

Marked to the reverse for Krementz & Co and 14k.

Simply a wonderful antique American Art Nouveau necklace!

Date:
Early 20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There is some minor loss to the enamel. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
Krementz

Marks:
Krementz & Co factory mark / 14k

Fineness:
Marked 14k for gold fineness.

Gemstone Measurements:
1 oval modified brilliant cut amethyst: ca. 8.3 mm x 5.8 mm
2 round cut amethyst: ca. 4.3 mm diameter
1 baroque pearl: ca. 12 x 5.4 x 4.7 mm
1 baroque seed pearl: ca. 3.8 x 2.9 x 2.4 mm
1 baroque seed pearl: ca. 3.9 x 3.3 x 2.3 mm

Measurements:
Pendant:
Height: ca. 32.5 mm
Width: ca. 28.9 mm
Depth: ca. 6.4 mm

Chain Length: ca. 16 in.

Weight (overall): ca. 6.37 g

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