Bernard Instone Arts & Crafts Necklace

Bernard Instone Arts & Crafts NecklaceAn Arts and Crafts necklace by Bernard Instone with his trademark pastel coloured enamel over floral motifs. The pendant is built around a deep green chalcedony cabochon and the enamelled links continue all the way around the neck. Crafted in sterling silver, it dates from the 1930s. Bernard Instone (1891 1987) was a key figure in the late Arts & Crafts movement. His work is highly regarded, and highly collectable, often inspired by nature

59ct calculated weight

Substantial enough to wear alone

The outer surfaces feature grooved

Playful vintage apple pendant carved from a single piece of nephrite jade

or some other type of tropical flora

Stones: Agate Handle & Carnelian Intaglio Panel

) and Opals

the Arch of Septimius Severus

so it's likely the carver was actually going for Ganymede

Head size: 12mm by 8

creating a stunning contrast with the turquoise stones

Some natural discolouration to the stones and a gorgeous antique patina