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Place of Origin: French
Cartier Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Cartier Diamond Necklace!
18k gold cable chain with brilliant shape center diamond with Cartier provenance documentation.
Weight: ...
Category
1980s Artist Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$44,000
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scapular Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold.
This round medal features the Virgin Mary with Scapular on one side and Christ the Sacred Heart on the other.
Pendant sold alone, without its presentat...
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Lagerfeld Maltese Cross Inspired Champagne Crystal CC Logo Necklace 2010
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderfully feminine Chanel Crystal Logo Necklace. Crafted in silver-tone metal with crystals. Featuring a Maltese cross inspired pendant set with clear and champagne coloured crystals finished with the iconic CC logo for a drop. In very good condition without damage or repair. Signed and dated 2010. Approx. adjustable 40-46cms chain and 4cm long pendant. The perfect forever style statement with the most adorable sparkle and shimmer.
Established in 2016, this is a British brand that is already making a name for itself in the jewellery world both at home and internationally.
With a lifelong and heartfelt love of timeless and unique jewellery, inspired by memories of her mother’s antiques emporium...
Category
2010s French Necklaces
French 18k Yellow Gold Entwined Love Hearts Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a pair of entwined love hearts. Stamped with the eagle's head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, along with an unknown ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel CC Multistrand Black Pearl Rhinestone Necklace and 2 Bracelets Box Pouch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and magnificent Chanel Parure with a 38 inch Chanel CC Multistrand Black Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace and Two Bracelets with the original 2 Chanel pouches and box.
The statement necklace and bracelets feature faux Black Pearls...
Category
20th Century Contemporary French Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Givenchy Statement Runway Gold
Pearl Logo Whistle Chain Necklace 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular Vintage Givenchy Whistle Necklace. Most at home on the catwalks of the 1990s. Crafted in extremely high quality gold plated met...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled CC Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned chain sautoir necklace featuring a CC logo charm embellished with clear crystals.
Spring ring clasp closure.
Embossed CHANEL Made in France.
Indicative m...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Vintage Fred Paris 18k Gold Diamond Ribbon Necklace
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Fred Paris necklace features a pavé diamond ribbon pendant set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant measures 7/8" in length and 1/2" in height, suspended from a fine 18k gold...
Category
Late 20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel pearl necklace 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal and costume pearl necklace. 1994 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimens...
Category
1990s French Necklaces
Poiray Multi Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace Gold Clasp
By Poiray
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant and timeless torsade necklace made of 15 strands of Akoya pearls.
Features a 18K gold (yellow, white, pink) clasp with Poiray maker's mark.
Wrist Lenght: 42 cm
Condition: V...
Category
1980s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Coral Bead 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique French Victorian cross pendant created with natural coral cabochon bead stones. This lovely antique cross is beautifully decorated with seven red coral cabochons across the front. Of which one coral button set to the bail. The natural coral cabochon stones are round shaped and set throughout the cross. This beautiful handmade cross...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique French First Communion Chalice 18K Yellow Rose White Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) gold charm pendant designed as a rose gold medal depicting a yellow gold holy chalice or goblet with a white gold communion wafe...
Category
1880s Antique French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary with plique a jour blue enamel surround, over the words 'SANCTA MARIA'. Signed E Dropsy...
Category
1910s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alina Alamorean Horse Bit Necklace Black Silver
By Alina Alamorean
Located in Paris, IDF
Horse Bit Necklace in black patinated sterling silver and leather
Hallmarked
Created during my collaboration with BSL gallery, Paris, 2011
Dimen...
Category
2010s Contemporary French Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef
Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Multistrand Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Multistrand Pearl Diamond Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry that radiates sophistication and elegance. This delicate necklace features ...
Category
20th Century Modern French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage D I O R Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring a D I O R letters pendant.
Adjustable lobster clasp closure.
Embossed CHR. DIOR.
Indicative measurements : adjustable length from approx. 41.5 cm (16.34 inches) to approx 45 cm (17.72 inches) / pendant max. height approx. 1.5 cm (0.59 inch).
Material : Gold tone metal hardware.
Comes with a CHRISTIAN DIOR box...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Lanvin Striped Resin Pendant
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Large pendant by Lanvin circa 1970s in stripes of orange, white, black and clear resin.
Gilt metal mount.
Signed Lanvin
Pendant 4 x 1.5"
Chain 29&qu...
Gilt metal mount.
Signed Lanvin
Pendant 4 x 1.5"
Chain 29&qu...
Category
1970s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Designer Signed Ciléa Paris Pink Poppy Flower Necklace and Clip Earrings France
By Ciléa
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted Artisan Multi tone Pink Poppy Flower Necklace and matching Drop Clip on Earrings, assembled forming a Dynamic duo. Necklace measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary French Necklaces
$770 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pierre Cardin Modernist Fish Pendant
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Cardin pendant necklace of gold and silvered metal with large and small fish swimming in opposite directions. Set in burnished metal, Signed on the clasp and pendant back. 20"...
Category
1960s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Philippe Ferrandis Black Metal, Glass Cabochon, and Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Edgy mixed material black metal modern necklace with drop pendant from Philippe Ferrandis.
THE BRAND
Since 1986, PHILIPPE FERRANDIS creates jewellery sets and accessories always d...
Category
2010s Modern French Necklaces
$379 Sale Price
52% Off
Art Nouveau Hedera Pendant in the Manner of Lucien Gaillard
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book:
Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 41
A good French Art...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Malachite
Vintage Chanel 1981 Sautoir Chain Necklace w/Pearl
Bevel-Set Gripoix beads
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
1981 Chanel 24k gold plated sautoir necklace made from textured gold links, baroque pearls and two sizes of oval, hammered gold bezel-set dark blue & clear Gripoix glass beads. Necklace was purchased by original owner at Bergdorf Goodman in the 1980's. Not show in photos, necklace has a small round tag with the Chanel stamp, CC logo in the center and year next to copyright. Comes with original gray velvet...
Category
1980s Vintage French Necklaces
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Heart Link Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone necklace featuring massive textured heart links and a heart link embossed with the YVES SAINT LAURENT cursive signature.
Adjustable toggle clasp...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique necklace Napoleon III
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Dark-silvery metal choker necklace with black rhinestones. From Napoléon III 's era.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 37 cm
SKU:BC88
Category
19th Century Antique French Necklaces
Cartier 18K White Gold L
egers Diamants Spotlight Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier diamond jewelry is always beyond compare and especially when it comes to Cartier diamond necklaces. This model: L'egers Diamants Spot...
Category
20th Century Modern French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Solid Gold Necklace 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive necklace in 750 (18k) yellow gold, with a total weight of approximately 69g. Set with finely placed natural diamonds totaling around 2.12ct. The diamonds are elegantly inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Custom Made Vintage 18th Carat Yellow
White Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in Port Hope, ON
This vintage gold and diamond necklace was hand assembled and custom made with a high polish finish.
It contains nine claw set round brilliant diamonds measuring 2.30-2.20x1.35mm (es...
Category
20th Century Artisan French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,996 Sale Price
25% Off
Mauboussin Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Mother Of Pearl Clover Pendant
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mauboussin Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Mother of Pearl Clover Pendant. This stunning piece is a signed creation by Mauboussin Paris, marked with the reference numb...
Category
1990s French Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Becker French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Taurus Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold.
Signed Becker, this medal features the zodiac sign of Taurus on one side, and a bull with the word “taurus” on the other.
Pendant sold alone without it...
Category
20th Century Retro French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Goossens Paris Pavot Chain
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pavot chain. Textured, hammered and with a burnished finish, these chains are the very essence of Goossens jewellery. For him and for her, the chains vary and can be layered in perfe...
Category
2010s Modern French Necklaces
Tiffany, Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Bowtie Link Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a series of 18k gold bow tie links, to the sculpted gold boule trim.
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Signature: TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER
Marks: MADE IN FRANCE, French export marks, ...
Category
20th Century Modern French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Emile Dropsy Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary holding a lily with the inscription ‘Regina Virginum’ surrounding her halo. Signed E.D for Emile Dropsy...
Category
1910s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Green Resin Cabochons Collar Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone collar necklace featuring green resin cabochons and acqua blue crystals.
Spring clasp closure.
Adjustab...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Medal Raphael Angel White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Medal Raphael Angel White Gold
The Raphael Angel White Gold Medal is a christening medal in the shape of a pebble. It is made of white gold, a preci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan French Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
$801 Sale Price
20% Off
1980
s Vintage Chanel Gold Chain Necklace with Stones Pearls
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold necklace with three chains and elaborate decorative clasp featuring cross with pearls surrounded by oval cut stones, all in abstract shap...
Category
1980s Vintage French Necklaces
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
French Augis Plus Qu’Hier 18K Yellow White Gold Enamel Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with radiant ground, ridged frame and a black enamel rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("M...
Category
1920s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Notre Dame Paris Rose Window Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a scalloped edge depicting a the Rose Window of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in plique-a-jour enamel. ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Empire Malachite Cameo Gold Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18K matt yellow gold necklace, eagle head hallmark.
Consisting of golden vine leaves and bunches of grapes hinged together, the centrepiece of this unusual necklace is a malachite cameo...
Category
2010s Empire French Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold
Necklace Chain Massive Ogive Silver 925
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent 925/1000 silver chain that combines elegance with superior craftsmanship. This chain is specially crafted with almond-shaped links, adding a distinctive tou...
Category
2010s Modern French Necklaces
Materials
Silver
$1,087 Sale Price
20% Off
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone cross brooch/pendant.
Can be worn as a pendant or brooch.
Embossed YSL Made in France.
Indicative measu...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Collier de la fin du 19ème siècle orné de fleurs en grenat
Located in PARIS, FR
Collier ancien en or rose 9 carats (350 millièmes) de la fin du 19ème siècle, orné de 12 fleurs serties de grenats alternés d'une pastille de grenat, le tout monté sur paillon.
Poid...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 10k Gold
Long Necklace Beads 9-10mm White Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover elegance incarnate in our Freshwater (Orient Color) Pearl Necklace. Each pearl, measuring between 9mm and 10mm, is carefully selected to create a harmonious ensemble.
The l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,151 Sale Price
20% Off
PACO RABANNE Vintage Rhodoid and Metal Discs Necklace
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage necklace featuring articulated silver tone metal discs embellished with black and clear rhodhoid disc cascade.
Lobster clasp closure.
...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Georgian world globe charm pendant in 18k and enamel, antique globe pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian world globe charm in 18 karat and enamel. Antique pendant in the form of a globe on a black enamel base. The globe turns on itself, is enameled and represents the continents...
Category
1830s Georgian Antique French Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
Van Cleef
Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Bouton D
or Pendant Brooch Clip Necklace
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bouton d'Or pendant necklace with a detachable clip, accompanied by its original VCA box, certificate of authenticity, insurance valuation, and receipt. The Bouton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augustine Necklace in Gold Metal and Glass Paste
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine -(Made in France) Necklace in gold metal and glass paste.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Length : 119 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref number: BC120
Category
2010s French Necklaces
BOUCHERON Necklace Bracelet "Ondule" in yellow gold, 1940
s
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
A Boucheron "Ondule" model necklace consisting of 2 bracelets and a smaller detachable motif in 18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold. The necklace can be transformed into two bracelets. French...
Category
1940s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Estate Chaumet Diamond Blue Sapphire White Pearl French Necklace Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzle in this luxurious Chaumet "French" Necklace, crafted with 18 Karat Yellow Gold and featuring exquisite Diamonds, captivating Sapphires and stunning Pearls.
This necklace is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Orissa 9.17 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Orissa Necklace by Cartier.
This necklace comes with Cartier certificate and a Cartier box.
With 280 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color Total D...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage French Cancer Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a concave round medal engraved with horozontal lines with a matt embossed crab attached to the centre, representing the ...
Category
1940s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
EDWARDIAN 1900 Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Platinum Diamonds
Aquamarine
Located in Miami, FL
A Belle Epoque convertible pendant-brooch.
This is a fantastic convertible pendant-brooch created in France during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, between the 1900 and1910. Th...
Category
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique French Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, Ye...
$7,180 Sale Price
20% Off
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage GRIPOIX Necklace, Fall 1993
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gorgeous vintage gold toned chain necklace featuring MAISON GRIPOIX green glass beads and rectangular links with CC logos, glass faux pearls, green facetted beads and clear crystal rondelles.
From the Fall 1993 Collection.
Spring clasp closure.
Embossed CHANEL 93...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Interlocking CC Sunburst Medallion Necklace circa 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Interlocking CC Sunburst Medallion Necklace from the circa 1980s is a striking vintage jewelry piece that exemplifies Chanel’s timeless elegance and bold design aesthetic....
Category
Late 20th Century French Necklaces
Alina Alamorean Calligraphy Sculptural Contemporary Statement Collar
By Alina Alamorean
Located in Paris, IDF
Calligraphy Statement Collar made of two articulated zebu horns with ponytail and square silver wire
Unique
Dimensions
cm : L 20 x W 33 x H 5.5
in : L 7.87 x W 12.99 x H 2.16
Thi...
Category
2010s Contemporary French Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,871 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Barrel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a barrel with wood effect engraving, a rope twist surround and a trefoil top, mounted to the base with an emerald cut p...
Category
1910s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Augis Lasserre Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo. Signed Lasserre and A.Augis. Stamped with the eagle’s head for...
Category
1920s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Grun Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting Raphael’s cherub. Signed Grun. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufact...
Category
1910s Vintage French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Panthere Necklace N3014700
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A remarkable 18k white gold Cartier necklace from the Panthere collection. The necklace is formed of circular and rectangular motifs featuring 26 scattered black onyx markings and pave set diamonds. The necklace has a total of 416 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 6.20ct. Completing the necklace is a single polished pear cabochon emerald dangling from the end of the motif. The motifs combined measure 5.2 inches in length and come on a 29-inch silk black cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Chanel Logo Rope Design Necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic vintage Chanel rope logo necklace boasting the iconic interlocking Cs upon a coiled rope medallion. Set within a chunky chain this piece will undoubtedly turn heads owing t...
Category
1980s Vintage French Necklaces
Saint Cecelia Chatelaine Pendant by Froment-Meurice, French, circa 1850
By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
Saint Cecelia chatelaine pendant by Froment-Meurice. A gold and silver pendant in the Renaissance Revival style, the main element composed of an ornately carved openwork architectural structure in the form of an altarpiece, the central niche surmounted by a cupola set with pearls, with scroll and scalloped details to the interior and suspending a fleur-de-lis, containing a figure of Saint Cecelia playing a viola da gamba with two dancing putti to either side, flanked by two smaller raised pedestals issuing fleur-de-lis, each set with a putto (one playing a harp, the other playing a triangle), suspending a double swagged gold chain set with pearls, with two further chains suspending on one side a circular lapis lazuli seal in a trumpet form mount and on the other a watch winder, the whole accented with blue enamel and set to the reverse with a hinged band loop, approximately 9.5cm in total length. Tested yellow gold and silver, French, circa 1850.
François Désiré Froment-Meurice (1802-1855) was one of the most important French jewellery and silversmiths of the nineteenth century, described by Victor Hugo as the Cellini of his age. He exhibited in a number of International Exhibitions, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were among his clients. The Renaissance Revival, as seen here, and the Gothic Revival were his two major decorative styles. This piece is also typical of his penchant for placing a silver figure, usually female, within a yellow gold architectural mount. The central figure and flanking putti are identical to those found on two brooches by Froment-Meurice, one in the Birmingham Museum and one in the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim. Another brooch by Froment-Meurice, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, features a similar central figure, but this time as an angel with wings, in a silver oval blue enamelled frame. These examples also bear a similar gold and blue enamel architectural mount, and differ only in the surrounding and pendulant embellishments.
Saint Cecelia is the patroness of music, whose feast day is celebrated each November. A Roman maiden, she was amongst the earliest and most famous of the Roman martyrs, reputedly beheaded in 230 AD under the Emperor Alexander Severus. Throughout history, Saint Cecelia has inspired musicians and poets alike, appearing in John Dryden...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique French Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
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