Gemma Redmond Vintage Pendant Necklaces

This stylish necklace was probably created in Austria or Germany in c.1900. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace is constructed from rolled gold - it is stamped 'ROLLED GOLD SP' on the chain. It features a delicate cable chain and a pendant. The pendant has a typically linear and bold Jugendstil design. It is articulated, so that it moves with the wearer and is detailed with a bezel set, faceted, red glass stone and two bezel set, open back mounted, triangular cut, faceted purple glass stones. The necklace fastens with a bolt ring. The chain measures 42cm and the pendant measures 6.5cm x 2cm. A Short History... The term Jugendstil, meaning "Young Style," was derived from the magazine Die Jugend and describes an art and design movement which took place in Germany and Austria from c.1896 through to c.1915. Taking place at the same time as the Art Nouveau movement, which was inspired by the natural world, Jugendstil was also heavily influenced by organic shapes but contrasted them with geometric forms resulting in very stylised designs. Important Jugendstil jewellery designers were Carl Herman, Meyle and Mayer...

This beautiful cut steel pendant dates from the Georgian era. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This pendant was made in the Georgian era. It was perhaps originally a butt...

This outstanding Egyptian Revival pendant dates from c.1900 and was most likely created in Germany. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This pendant is constructed from silv...

This regal antique cross pendant was most likely created in the late 1800s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This pendant (although un-hallmarked) tests as being constru...

This elegant necklace dates from c.1900 and represents beautifully the floral jewels so typical of Edwardian era. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... Although un-hallmarked...

This elegant necklace was created in c.1910. Condition Report: Very Good - Some wear to the plating on some of the links of the necklace. This is consistent with age and does not d...

This beautiful portrait miniature pendant was created in France. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This pendant is constructed from silver - it is stamped with a French si...

This pretty necklace dates from the 1930s and was created in Germany by Schrieber and Hiller. Condition Report: Very Good - Minor darkening to one of the paste stones. This is only ...

This immaculate and beautiful locket dates from c.1900 and represents the garland style so typical of early 20th century jewels. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This locket is constructed from silver. The bail is stamped with the Martin Mayer mark (a wheel with a star above it, flanked by 2 m's) and 2 indecipherable hallmarks. The jump ring is then stamped with '935' and what could possibly be a dragonfly stamp - this is the mark of the Meyle and Mayer...

This beautiful portrait miniature pendant was most likely created in France. Condition Report: Very Good - A couple of chips to the surface of the glass. This is only apparent upon ...

This beautiful pendant was created c.1900. It features an elegant bow design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch/pendant is constructed from silver. It tests a...

This rare and impressive necklace was most likely created in the 1940s. It is by the renowned costume jeweller, Joseff of Hollywood. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This...

This necklace was most likely created in the 1960s. It is by the renowned costume jeweller, Joseff of Hollywood. Condition Report: Very Good - Some rubbing to the gilding on the hea...

This beautiful pendant was probably created in Austria in c.1900. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This pendant is constructed from gilded metal. It features a typically abstract, but organic, Jugendstil design. It is set with an oval shaped, open-back, red glass stone and round, colourless, multi-faceted paste stones. It measures 7cm x 4.75cm. A Short History... The term Jugendstil, meaning "Young Style," was derived from the magazine Die Jugend and describes an art and design movement which took place in Germany from c.1896 through to c.1915. Taking place at the same time as the Art Nouveau movement, which was inspired by the natural world, Jugendstil was also heavily influenced by organic shapes but contrasted them with geometric forms resulting in very stylised designs. Important Jugendstil jewellery designers were Carl Herman, Meyle and Mayer...

This beautiful necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail that is characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. Condition ...

This necklace is a beautiful example of the 1920s silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace is constructed from s...

This beautiful pendant necklace is a wonderful and rare example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace features a pendant detailed with a fuchsia motif created from carved horn. The pendant is accented with hand-painting. As is typical of Art Nouveau horn necklaces...

This wonderful example of Victorian jewellery was created in 1876. It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... Constructed from 9ct gold, this pendant features an oval porcelain plaque hand-painted with a miniature portrait. The reverse of the plaque is signed by the artist. Their name is difficult to decipher due to ageing. However, their initials appear to be L and M. It is dated 1876. The piece features a bail, so that it can be worn as a pendant. It also features a fastening mechanism, so that it may be worn as a brooch. The pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch. The piece measures 5.5cm x 4.5cm. A Short History... Whilst the portrait in this piece may appear to depict a young girl with windswept hair, it is actually a portrait inspired by a painting by German artist Gustav Carl Ludwig Richter...