French Art Nouveau Silver Paste and Faux Pearl Winged Serpent Necklace feed-agegroup-adult swallows were cherished symbols of

swallows were cherished symbols of faithfulness and safe return

each set with smaller diamonds that draw the eye inward and enhance the overall sparkle

this elegant tie pin centres on a beautifully cut aquamarine in a refined pear shape

giving the piece both movement and charm

where Art Nouveau design embraced both European influence and domestic craftsmanship

French Art Nouveau Silver Paste and Faux Pearl Winged Serpent Necklace feed-agegroup-adult swallows were cherished symbols ofAn extraordinary French Art Nouveau necklace dating from the turn of the twentieth century, formed as a winged serpent suspended from an elaborate silver paste necklet. Set throughout with sparkling white paste stones, accented with green and ruby red paste and centred by faux pearls, it is a remarkable survivor from one of the most imaginative periods in jewellery history. At the heart of the necklace hangs a fantastical winged serpent, a motif