Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Openwork Necklace

A graceful French Art Nouveau necklace, its gold links pierced and chased into flowing foliate scrollwork typical of the period. Three principal quatrefoil stations each hold an oval-cut sapphire at the centre — natural, unheated stones of basaltic origin totalling approximately 4.5ct — framed by rose-cut diamond accents totalling approximately 0.6ct, H colour, VS clarity. The connecting links continue the floral motif with further diamond points. Struck with French assay marks confirming the 18ct standard and origin. A romantic, wearable piece with genuine Belle Époque character, elevated by the quality of its natural, untreated sapphires.

Details block:

• 18ct yellow gold
• French assay marks (eagle head)
• Pierced foliate scrollwork link design
• Three sapphire and diamond quatrefoil stations
• Sapphires: approximately 4.5ct total, natural, unheated, basaltic origin
• Diamonds: approximately 0.6ct total, H colour, VS clarity
• Spring ring clasp
• Weight: 21g
• Length: 16.5", 15mm at stations