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French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a religious medal depicting the

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French St Therese 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French St Therese 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French St Therese 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a religious medal depicting Saint

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1920s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm Pendant
Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm Pendant

Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a religious medal depicting

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary

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1920s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious pendant designed as a round medal depicting the

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Vintage French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Vintage French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting St Christopher as he carries the infant Christ across a river set in a faceted gold frame. Stamped with the eagle’s head f...

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1920s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Emile Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Emile Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Emile Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Antique French Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Antique French Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Madonna

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Early 1900s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Rasumny Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Rasumny Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Rasumny Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pageli Perriat Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Pageli Perriat Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Pageli Perriat Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Engraved Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Antique French Engraved Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Antique French Engraved Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An antique French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting the

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1890s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Dropsy Perriat Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Dropsy Perriat Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Dropsy Perriat Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French A Rivet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French A Rivet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French A Rivet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary

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1920s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Sacred Heart Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Sacred Heart Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Sacred Heart Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

By Emile Monier

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting Jesus Christ

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vernon Holy Dove Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Vernon Holy Dove Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Vernon Holy Dove Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting a praying figure under

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Brass Crucifix with the Miraculous Medal late 19th Century
French Brass Crucifix with the Miraculous Medal late 19th Century

French Brass Crucifix with the Miraculous Medal late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

. At the feet of Christ there is also a miraculous medal. A prized object of devotion among Catholics

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Brass

Virgin with Child, Devotional Medal or Pendant. Spain, 18th Century
Virgin with Child, Devotional Medal or Pendant. Spain, 18th Century

Virgin with Child, Devotional Medal or Pendant. Spain, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Medal. Spain, 18th century. Devotional medal made of gilded metal that shows an image of the

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18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Metal

Virgin Mary Medal Necklace Sacred Heart Jesus Vintage Figaro Chain Silver
Virgin Mary Medal Necklace Sacred Heart Jesus Vintage Figaro Chain Silver

Virgin Mary Medal Necklace Sacred Heart Jesus Vintage Figaro Chain Silver

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

solid sterling silver devotional medals. The necklace carries two different religious medals. One is a

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Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French 18k Gold Madonna and Child Medal 1912 Elisabeth 19mm
Antique French 18k Gold Madonna and Child Medal 1912 Elisabeth 19mm

Antique French 18k Gold Madonna and Child Medal 1912 Elisabeth 19mm

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

A truly soulful antique French religious medal in 18-karat gold, dated by its historical engraving

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Aloysius de Gonzaga enamel pendant in 18k gold, Jesuit, plique a jour enamel
Aloysius de Gonzaga enamel pendant in 18k gold, Jesuit, plique a jour enamel

Aloysius de Gonzaga enamel pendant in 18k gold, Jesuit, plique a jour enamel

Located in PARIS, FR

Aloysius de Gonzaga enamel pendant in 18 karat gold. Art Nouveau religious medal depicting a haloed

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Medals

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a shield-shaped medal depicting the

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Religious Pendant Medal
Vintage French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Religious Pendant Medal

Vintage French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Religious Pendant Medal

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin

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1920s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm

French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning mother Mary charm. This French charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, has a bright and warm l...

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Late 19th Century French Retro Antique Religious Medals

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm

French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this marvellous mother Mary charm. This French charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, ha...

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Late 19th Century French Retro Antique Religious Medals

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant
French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) Art Deco yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant
French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) Art Deco yellow gold charm pendant designed as an octagonal medal depicting

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant
French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) Art Deco yellow gold charm pendant designed as an hexagonal medal depicting

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Religious Medals

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Virgin Mary Blue Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Religious Pendant Medal
French Dropsy Virgin Mary Blue Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Religious Pendant Medal

French Dropsy Virgin Mary Blue Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Religious Pendant Medal

Located in London, GB

An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18k Gold Virgin Mary Medal by Émile Dropsy – French Religious Pendant
Vintage 18k Gold Virgin Mary Medal by Émile Dropsy – French Religious Pendant

Vintage 18k Gold Virgin Mary Medal by Émile Dropsy – French Religious Pendant

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

-Époque influence. A collectible and timeless medal. Every piece in our boutique has a story and may show

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Religious Medals

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Gold, 18k Gold

Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895
Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895

Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895

Located in London, GB

also kept Oscar Roty (1846-1911) occupied with the creation of religious and irreligious medals. Roty

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold

Medal. Mother-of-pearl, gilded silver. Spain, 18th  century.
Medal. Mother-of-pearl, gilded silver. Spain, 18th  century.

Medal. Mother-of-pearl, gilded silver. Spain, 18th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Medal. Mother-of-pearl, gilded silver. Spain, 18th century. Medal or habit with a bow at the top

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18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Medals

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Silver, Other

Devotional Pendant or Medal, Painting on Copper, Silver, Glass, 17th Century
Devotional Pendant or Medal, Painting on Copper, Silver, Glass, 17th Century

Devotional Pendant or Medal, Painting on Copper, Silver, Glass, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Octagonal flat medal that has a small ring on the top edge that would allow it to hang around the

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17th Century European Baroque Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Silver, Other

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Medal
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Medal

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Medal

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat yellow gold. Very detailed, this religious medal of round shape represents Saint

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Religious Medals

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Openwork Medal Pendant
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Openwork Medal Pendant

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Openwork Medal Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

date “Jan. 1, 1934”. Antique religious medal signed Sellier. Pendant sold alone without its chain of

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Saint Germaine Medal
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Saint Germaine Medal

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Saint Germaine Medal

Located in Poitiers, FR

gold background. An openwork fleur-de-lis decoration adorns each side of this religious medal. The back

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Medals

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare 750 (18k) Gold Saint Christopher Religious Medal Pendant
Rare 750 (18k) Gold Saint Christopher Religious Medal Pendant

Rare 750 (18k) Gold Saint Christopher Religious Medal Pendant

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a rare 750 (18k) yellow gold religious medal pendant of Saint Christopher. It is pear

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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Medals

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Medal, Our Lady of Nieva and Domincan Cross, Spain, 17th Century
Silver Medal, Our Lady of Nieva and Domincan Cross, Spain, 17th Century

Silver Medal, Our Lady of Nieva and Domincan Cross, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Medal; Our Lady of Snow and Dominican cross. Silver. Spain, 17th century. Heart-shaped devotional

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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Silver

French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Christ Surrounded by Angels Medal
French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Christ Surrounded by Angels Medal

French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Christ Surrounded by Angels Medal

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat yellow gold and rose gold, horse head hallmark. This religious medal represents a

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Religious Medals

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Religious Yellow Gold Plaque Medal Necklace
Antique Religious Yellow Gold Plaque Medal Necklace

Antique Religious Yellow Gold Plaque Medal Necklace

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Art Nouveau , circa 1910 and signed, this rare religious French plaque medal pendant in fourteen

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Early 20th Century French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Religious Pendant Medal
Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Religious Pendant Medal

Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Religious Pendant Medal

Located in London, GB

An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin

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1910s French Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Victorian Charm Bracelet in 9 Karat and 14 Karat Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Charm Bracelet in 9 Karat and 14 Karat Yellow Gold

1890s Victorian Charm Bracelet in 9 Karat and 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Hicksville, NY

"Cherry" in the bottom, gold stem and base 12. Religious Medal - front: ROSARUM IN BREM E COELO EFFUNDAM

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Religious Medals

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Religious Medals For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique religious medals is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique religious medals — often made from metal, bronze and canvas — can elevate any home. Antique religious medals have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique religious medals bearing Art Nouveau or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique religious medals are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles Schneider, Rudolf Ernst and Eugenio Quarti produced popular antique religious medals that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Religious Medals?

Prices for antique religious medals can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique religious medals begin at $396 and can go as high as $298,500, while the average can fetch as much as $8,286.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Religious Medals
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A religious medal is normally made of metal and cast in a round or oval shape. It typically features the likeness of a saint most frequently associated with the Catholic faith, but it is also worn by Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran believers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage religious medals.

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