Austro-Hungarian Bow Necklace

This exquisite Austro-Hungarian necklace, crafted in Vienna around 1900, is a delicate example of the region’s fine jewellery craftsmanship. Composed of 14K gold, with the bow section testing even higher at 18K gold, it features a series of scrolling floral motifs and ribbon bows, set with white and pink topaz gemstones.

A 9 x 5 x 3 mm pear-shaped pink topaz forms the centre drop, suspended from a garland of foliage and bezel-set gemstones. The two-tone gold adds depth to the intricate design, which reflects the influence of late 19th-century Rococo Revival and Belle Époque aesthetics.

A fine example of turn-of-the-century Viennese craftsmanship, this necklace is both elegant and historically significant.

Condition: Excellent antique condition, with minimal wear to the gold and gemstones.