Gold Art Nouveau Slide Chain with Diamond

A wonderful Art Nouveau 14k gold slide chain from the turn of the 20th Century. The slide is in the form of a woman's head. She is a classic Art Nouveau lady, with romantic flowing hair. She wears a small diamond on her collar. The slide is worn on a twisted rope chain that ends in a watch hook. Circa 1900.

Slide chains were originally designed to hold a ladies watch and can still be used for this, but they are very versatile. The slide glides on the chain and stays where you put it. This chain can be doubled for a shorter look, and you can hang pendants, fobs, lockets, or whatever strikes your fancy from the hook. When a piece of jewelry depicts a person who is wearing jewelry it is called en habillé, French for the word "dressed."

Details.....The chain measures 31" long, the slide measures 10.4mm by 13.8mm and the hook is 17.9mm long. The rope chain measures 1.3mm wide and the necklace weighs 6.8 grams. In Excellent Vintage Condition.

Each item from this line of Jewelry is unique and incorporates re-purposed Vintage and Antique pieces. Small imperfections are to be expected. You should always expect some wear on your vintage and antique jewels, we consider it part of their charm.