Stunning 20" Sterling and Cobalt Enamel Chain April 4th although molded glass versions have

although molded glass versions have long been classified as cameos

Not only did Italian society adore Castellani's pieces

material: Bloodstone/ 9ct Gold

This snake bangle is in buttery 18k gold and boasts rose-cut diamond eyes

Stunning 20" Sterling and Cobalt Enamel Chain April 4th although molded glass versions haveLike all art, the zeitgeist of a particular era is written in the design of its jewelry. It is said that Art Nouveau jewelry was a reaction to French society at the time, including women's fight to secure more rights for themselves outside of the home. The nation's loss in the Franco Prussian War left the French worried about what would occur if women got jobs and education, and worried the birth rate would then drop, leaving the country with fewer