French Art Nouveau Silver Paste and Faux Pearl Winged Serpent Necklace feed-gender-unisex At its centre blooms a

At its centre blooms a delicate five-petal turquoise flower

and eventual divine union was a particular favourite in the Victorian imagination

Dating from the early 20th century

the goddess of the moon

which favoured clean lines and bold yet refined designs

French Art Nouveau Silver Paste and Faux Pearl Winged Serpent Necklace feed-gender-unisex At its centre blooms aAn extraordinary French Art Nouveau necklace dating from the turn of the twentieth century, formed as a winged serpent suspended from an elaborate silver paste necklet. Set throughout with sparkling white paste stones, accented with green and ruby red paste and centred by faux pearls, it is a remarkable survivor from one of the most imaginative periods in jewellery history. At the heart of the necklace hangs a fantastical winged serpent, a motif