Arts & Crafts Sterling Moonstone Zircon Festoon Necklace

A stunning moonstone necklace from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! This gorgeous piece is comprised of a multitude of moonstone links, which hang in a festoon style from a 14kt gold chain...

This exquisite pearl festoon necklace is a signed piece by Krementz from the Art Nouveau (ca1910) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, the curvilin...

A fabulous multi-stone cluster ring from the Early Retro (ca1930s) period! This gorgeous piece, which is particularly large in size, is crafted in sterling silver and features a bed ...

An absolutely exquisite blue zircon necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, this stunning piece adorns 92 natural blue zircon stones, each separated by...

A stunning necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this necklace is comprised of twelve feminine foliate links. The foli...

A spectacular garnet necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning piece is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and features six garnet cabochons hanging in a festoon style. The de...

Here we have a delightful festoon necklace crafted at a time when the Arts and Crafts movement was at its pinnacle. A 14ct yellow gold belcher style chain suspends multiple matching ...

Details: Full of antique charm! Sweet Edwardian Moonstone silver necklace, that drapes beautifully over your neck and collar bone. This lovel...

Details: Full of charm! Sweet Edwardian Moonstone festoon necklace set in silver gilt. This necklace has feminine silvery gold chain with irregular...

A Beautiful Arts & Crafts c.1900s Silver, Enamel, Citrine and Moonstone necklace on original chain. Necklace made in traditional Arts & Crafts style. Fully hand crafted. Rare to find...

The defining flourish of a festoon necklace is the drama of its swag, opulently undulating and accenting the collarbones in radiant sparkle. Festooning has been used since ancient times, with the most recent celebratory example adorning the city of London at the Coronation of King Charles. In classical Greek and Roman architecture, the festoon was a garland of ribbons, flowers, fruit, or foliage draped between two supports, used as decoration and, at times, the symbol of saintliness, glory, or victory. These garlands were also worn on the body--on the head or around the neck to signify honor or celebration, and this tradition was carried forward to the Classical period, the Renaissance, and through to Victorian England, especially as a recurrent motif in paintings and sculpture. The festoon is also a type of necklace that contains several drapes or swags of gemstones, chains, and other sculptural elements as the critical elements of the design. The style became popular during the Georgian period (1714–1830s), carrying over into the Victorian era (1837–1901), and has been revived with many sparkling all-diamond...

Dating to the Arts & Crafts period (1890 - 1910), this dainty and ethereal antique Moonstone Droplet Necklace was found in a New England Estate. Crafted of silver testing around ste...