Morgan Library East Room Rosette Necklace
Pickup available at Morgan Library & Museum
Usually ready in 2-4 days
The historic library of the Morgan Library & Museum is a spectacular example of American Renaissance architecture, popular from 1870-1910. This style of architecture often employs rosettes as intricate, classical, round floral ornaments to add sophisticated details. Dating back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, these circular, flower-like motifs represent femininity, love, divinity, and beauty, appearing in many forms of art from religious iconography to royal decoration.
Designed for the Morgan Library & Museum, this jewelry was inspired by the rosettes found throughout the library built by McKim, Meade and White in 1906. Rosettes can be found decorating the ceiling of the rotunda as well as the detailed grating covering the thousands of books in the East Room of the Morgan's historic library!
Designed by Rachel Eshkol, each piece is handmade with 18k gold-plated sterling silver and solid sterling silver.