Art Nouveau French pendant in FIX with bow and drop

Wonderful statement Art Nouveau French pendant in FIX.

The pendant features a bow and swirly textured lines adorned with flowers and ruby pastes. It is a very detailed piece and remarkably well preserved with the original red stones and drop at the bottom.

It has two hooks at the back to hang on a chain.

Details:

The pendant dates from the Art Nouveau era, circa 1900.

It is stamped "FIX" at the back. FIX is a brand that was created in Paris in 1829 by François-Auguste Savard, and refers to a thick 18k gold plating. FIX platings are typically made of 20 to 40microns of 18k gold while nowadays only 3 to 5microns is enough for a jewel to qualify as gold plated. Jewels holding this stamp are therefore robust and meant to last, they often show very little wear, even after more than 100 years old !

Condition:

It is in excellent antique condition with light surface wear, scratches and patina.

It comes with a new 18" gold plated stainless steel 304 chain.

Measurements:

-Pendant height including the drop: 42mm / 1 5/8"

-Pendant width: 30mm / 1 3/16"

-Pendant weight (without chain): 4.4g