Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Necklace Set With Amethysts & Pearls

A well designed 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold Art NouveauA movement within the arts, particularly jewellery, evolving out of a response to mass production and the industrial revolution (1890-1915). Jewellery of this period was heavily influenced by nature and femininity, with its sweeping lines and organic motifs. necklace attributed to Archibald Knox, whose designs were retailed by Liberty of London. It is set with amethysts and naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  baroque pearls. The gold has been lightly engraved to give an impression of material which softens the look. It was made circa 1900-1910.