{"product_id":"this-fabulous-antique-german-art-nouveau-belt-buckle-is-an-absolute-statement-piece-large-sculptural-and-wonderfully-dramatic","title":"This fabulous antique German Art Nouveau belt buckle is an absolute statement piece — large, sculptural and wonderfully dramatic!","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE FIND | ART NOUVEAU SILVER \u0026amp; AMETHYST BELT BUCKLE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you EVER seen a more beautiful buckle?! This fabulous antique German Art Nouveau belt buckle is an absolute statement piece — large, sculptural and wonderfully dramatic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in 800 silver, the buckle features those unmistakable flowing, organic curves of the Art Nouveau period, creating an almost heart-like symmetrical design. Set across the sweeping silverwork are four oval faceted amethysts, each beautifully bezel\/tube-set and glowing in rich shades of violet and purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGERMAN SILVER\u003cbr\u003eHallmarked with the German Crescent Moon \u0026amp; Crown silver mark alongside its fineness mark — the national hallmarking system introduced in the late 19th century. The substantial scale and bold flowing design place it beautifully within the Art Nouveau aesthetic of the late Victorian\/Edwardian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAMETHYST — February's birthstone, treasured for centuries and traditionally associated with clarity, protection and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd she absolutely does NOT need to remain a belt buckle! Thread a chain through the original fittings at the back and this beauty transforms into one seriously spectacular statement pendant — see the last picture for scale and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique buckle, oversized jewel, wearable work of art — OBSESSED! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*chain not included*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The buckle measures 9.2cm x 5.5cm .The two large Oval Amethyst Gemstones each measure 1.4cm x 1cm.The buckle with a total weight of 35.9grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52295722205490,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20260923-090649.jpg?v=1790228657","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/this-fabulous-antique-german-art-nouveau-belt-buckle-is-an-absolute-statement-piece-large-sculptural-and-wonderfully-dramatic","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}