{"product_id":"edwardian-turquoise-art-glass-festoon-necklace","title":"Edwardian Turquoise Art Glass Festoon Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes the most beautiful things come out of a revolution and this gorgeous necklace is no exception!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1700s, as proponents of the Enlightenment Period began to buck the exorbitant lifestyles of the aristocracy, a new movement in fashion began to take shape. It was one that reflected the new morals and philosophies of the period -- such as an emphasis on knowledge and human happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neoclassical era, as it became known, took inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman works of art -- trading in powdered wigs and restricting, tight-fitting clothing, for flimsy, curve-hugging feminine silhouettes with plunging necklines reminiscent of ancient Greek goddesses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, with this new style of dress came the demand for a new style of jewelry and thus the festoon necklace was born. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suitable form of ornamentation for a lady's décolletage, the festoon necklace was designed to mimic a garland of flowers, ribbons or leaves. It is often characterized by having multiple cascading chains arranged in a draped fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous swag necklace hails from the early 1900s, when the more dainty, delicate festoon style made a resurgence in popularity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in brass with a warm patina, this statement piece features beautifully crafted turquoise art glass with gold and brown flecks connected with multiple swaggered chains culminating in a striking art nouveau centerpiece with a single oval drop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass, art glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e15\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003eFaint patina consistent with age.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eClean gently with warm soap and water and a soft bristled brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795591614653,"sku":null,"price":358.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/FestoonNecklace.jpg?v=1779134841","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/edwardian-turquoise-art-glass-festoon-necklace","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}