Antique Art Nouveau Pearl & Green Gold Ivy Pendant, 14k Gold

This charming Art Nouveau pendant captures the organic, nature-driven aesthetic that defined the period. A continuous wreath of finely textured ivy leaves forms the circular design, each leaf rendered with soft realism and gentle movement. Five pearls are spaced throughout, adding a delicate contrast and enhancing the piece’s light, botanical feel.

Notably, the leaves are crafted in green gold—a distinctive alloy popular during the Art Nouveau era, achieved by introducing silver into yellow gold to create a subtle greenish hue. Jewelers of the time embraced this metal for its ability to evoke natural tones, particularly in foliage motifs like this, lending depth and lifelike nuance to the design.

The hinged, swiveling bail allows the pendant to hang naturally, and its original brooch function has been thoughtfully removed for streamlined wear as a pendant. A refined and wearable example of early 20th-century artistry, with strong period character and understated elegance.