A silver amethyst Seccessionist pendant by Christian Seybold

Price range: £1,950

A rare modernist Christian Seybold silver amethyst pendant dating to c. 1910.  Fully marked to reverse, see images.

The condition is excellent and original.

Christian Seybold (fl. c.1895–1920) was a German Jugendstil jeweller active in Pforzheim, the main centre of jewellery manufacture in Germany at the time.

His work, dating mainly to around 1900, is characterised by geometric compositions, stylised organic forms, and structured layouts, often using shield motifs, openwork panels, and suspended drops. The design approach aligns closely with Secessionist principles, with an emphasis on clarity, balance, and controlled ornament.

Seybold worked primarily in 935 silver, combining it with stones such as citrine, amethyst, hematite, and marcasite, as well as enamel. The materials are used in a restrained way, supporting the overall design rather than dominating it.

He can be placed alongside makers such as Theodor Fahrner within the higher-quality, design-focused end of Pforzheim production. His pieces are well represented in the specialist market, particularly through Tadema Gallery, and examples are held in museum collections including the Richard H. Driehaus Museum.

Seybold’s work is a clear example of structured, design-led German Jugendstil jewellery from the early 20th century.

Maker:  Christian Seybold

Designer: Christian Seybold

Date: c 1910

Marks: 835, HS

Material: Silver (835), amethyst

Condition: Excellent

Size: Diameter 3.25cm diameter, drop 8.5cm.

Weight: 6 grams, 0.2 oz