Antique Plique-á-Jour Silver and Enamel Pendant with Diamonds and Rubies, Art Nouveau c. 1900 purple and the letter date mark

and the letter date mark ‘r’ (for the year 1916)

This allowed a carver to carve a pattern in the stone which would produce a wonderful red pattern

or just a fun little accessory for yourself

I know that you enjoy the embellishments that I post at the front of almost every piece

Antique Plique-á-Jour Silver and Enamel Pendant with Diamonds and Rubies, Art Nouveau c. 1900 purple and the letter date markSometimes when Im shopping in Europe I come across a piece of jewelry that I absolutely must have. I just cant help myself in a way, Im so overwhelmed by the beauty, the history, the rarity, and the artistry of a piece that once i pick it up and hold I find I just cant put it down. This was such a piece. I was shopping in Amsterdam, in the sunny window of my friend Lenores shop was hanging this most amazing Plique jour pendant, its enamel glowing in