French Vintage Needlepoint Silver Pendant & Amethyst Necklace

Violettes - Vintage Needlepoint Silver Pendant & Amethyst Necklace

This elegant and delicate necklace centerpiece is a French vintage needlepoint silver brooch used as a pendant. The violet flowers needle point work is very fine. The brooch is mid 20th century. The round amethyst beads are gem quality and faceted. They match perfectly the purple of the violets. The beautiful sterling silver clasp features 2 leaves connecting to each other.

Necklace Length 17 1/2 inches.    Brooch/Pendant 2" x 1.5"

 Elisabeth Michel-Meyrueix’s unique jewelry showcases antique or vintage pieces mixed with semi-precious stones and precious metals. She studied in Paris and she started to design jewelry after moving to the United States. Designing jewelry allows her to combine her background of studies in art, history and geology with the creating process. For her a necklace is like a painting, colors and texture have to flow and blend together. All her necklaces and bracelets are signed with her unique tag. She has been designing jewelry and participating in Open Studios, juried shows and fairs since 2003.