How do I wear a lavalier pendant?

These drop necklaces sit high on the collarbone, making them well-suited to open necklines and evening wear. Their lightweight construction means they move freely with the wearer, echoing the fluid silhouettes of the period.

What are Suffragette colours in jewellery?

Pieces associated with the movement combine green peridot, white seed pearls, and violet amethyst to represent give women freedom. These stones were frequently set together in fifteen-carat gold pendant frames during the early nineteen-hundreds.

Are these chains original to the pendants?

Many necklaces survive with their original trombone, curb link, or delicate cable chains, often complete with matching dog clips. Where replacements occur, they are selected to match the weight and colour of the gold or silver drop.

How do I tell Art Nouveau from Edwardian pieces?

Art Nouveau designs favour asymmetric whiplash curves and stylised natural forms like insects and flowing floral motifs. Edwardian work tends towards symmetrical garlands, ribbons, and platinum-topped diamond settings, though many pieces blend both aesthetics.