And MELS ANTIQUE JEWELRY TOO. This is an EXQUISITE and ORIGINAL ANTIQUE RELIGIOUS PENDANT that was made in the ART NOUVEAU style during the 1920s. It is HANDMADE from 18K GOLD and is stamped 18CT with faint MAKERS MARKS. IT ORIGINATES FROM FRANCE and is SIGNED SELLIER. The pendant is FINELY DETAILED with TRANSLUCENT PLIQUE A JOUR ENAMEL in a COBALT BLUE and ANOTHER LIGHT BLUE SHADE – see pic where light is passing through pendant. The pendant displays a relief of the PRAYING VIRGIN MARY / MADONNA / BLESSED MARY / MOTHER OF GOD / MARIA. The pendant is framed with 36 NATURAL PEARLS that are graduated in size measuring 2.09 – 3.54 mm with a light cream color. The top of the pendant is bezel-set with 1 small natural rose cut diamond. The pendant measures 1-1/4 long, not including the bale, by 1 at the widest point. The total weight is 6.8 grams. The back has been engraved with Maria Luisa Helguiera & Jose Alberto Cairo and it is dated 31.3.1923. Two of the sections of the enamel at the very top of the pendant are broken, but this is not readily apparent since the ares is quite small. There is an old solder mark on the back at the tot. GORGEOUS COLOR & DETAIL, FINEST QUALITY! Be sure to add me to your. A NOTE ABOUT OUR PHOTOGRAPHY Taking pictures of diamonds to be displayed on a computer screen can be difficult, often resulting in the diamonds looking dark (especially rose cut diamonds) when in reality they are not. If you are looking at any of our pictures and feel that the diamonds look dark, please refer to the description of the item that states the accurate color and clarity of the stones. Also, jewelry and/or diamond grading is done under 10X magnification. When you super-size our photos you will see the item in 100X magnification. Please be aware that you may see things that cannot be seen with your eyes or a jewelers loupe. Sometimes these magnified images can make the item look distorted or appear to have problems when in reality it is fine. I list only high quality pieces and avoid those with problems or in need of repair unless it is described as such in the listing. If you are seeing something that you are not sure of, please inquire about it. Dont hesitate to ask for comparison photos if you cant decide between 2 or more pieces. You can pay as you like, but we want the item paid off within 4 months. We are not in the business to cheat or fool people and are here to answer any of your questions. The item “ANTIQUE MADONNA PRAYING VIRGIN MARY 18K RELIGIOUS PENDANT 1920 FRENCH SELLIER” is in sale since Wednesday, February 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “antiqueandestatejewelry” and is located in Miami Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Metal: 18K GOLD
- PRODUCT: ORIGINAL ANTIQUE RELIGIOUS MADONNA PENDANT
- PERIOD: 1920
- OTHER MATERIAL: PLIQUE A JOUR ENAMEL
- GEMSTONE: NATURAL PEARLS
- Brand: “Handmade”
- Metal Purity: 18K
- Main Stone: DIAMOND & NATURAL PEARLS
- Style: ART NOUVEAU PENDANT
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- SIGNED: SELLIER