The Art Nouveau movement eschewed Victorian rigidity in favor of flowing lines and asymmetry. Here, a woman in classical garb rests in the shade of an elegant arbor, the borders of her world defined by delicate grape vines. An armband of rose cut diamonds catches the dappled sunlight that shines surely shines upon her garden.

Beautiful 18k yellow gold Art Nouveau locket with classical woman among grapevines. She wears an armband of tiny rose cut diamonds. Signed "MH" in heart-cartouche. c. 1910. 1.75" in length. Shown on a comtemporary gold cable chain, available separately for purchase.