14K Gold Signature Hand Engraved Bird of Peace Pendant

The image on this 14k gold medallion was originally taken from an Art Nouveau locket. Kirsten’s Corner created a mold using the face of the locket, and ...

Part of our signature collection, we bezel set a malachite in 14k gold to create an oval-shaped pendant. When working with malachite—a green gemstone known for its beautiful layers—we search for pieces with something special about their patterning or symbolism. This one has concentric circles that draw you in as you look at the stone. Malachite is healing stone connected to the heart chakra. It opens the heart to transformation and unconditional love, and can be used for strength and courage during times of change. It is also said to absorb negative energy and offer protection from energies and pollutants in the environment. The pendent measures 1” x 3/4”, with an additional 5 x 8 mm bail. It weighs 6.3 grams. Unmarked, but acid tests as 14k gold. Pictured here on our Vintage 14K Gold Wire Choker.

This 14k gold medallion charm is part of the Kirsten’s Corner signature “Cute as a Button” collection. It's handcrafted from a Victorian-era button and features the Egyptian vulture...

Created as part of our signature collection, this 14k gold intaglio medallion depicts Poseidon, god of the sea, riding two hippocampi across turbulent ocean waves. The oval medallion hangs horizontally from an oversized bail, and the texture of the waves catches the light and gives the pendant an added sparkle. The medallion is pictured here on our Signature Handmade Dog Bone Link Chain. Using a rare bronze intaglio from the late 1700’s, we created a mold and cast the pendant in gold. We hand-carved depth into the mold so that the details would pop on the contemporary medallion as beautifully as they do on the original antique intaglio, and then lovingly added a gentle patina by hand to the finished piece. The intaglio used as a mold for this medallion is attributed to the James Tassie workshop, circa the late 18th century. Born in 1735, Tassie was a Scottish stonemason who invented a glassy white paste perfect for replicating gemstones. Tassie was commissioned across Europe, first by Catherine the Great of Russia, then by the Wedgwood factory, to create imitation gemstones and elaborately carved intaglios. In 1773, most of the infamous blue and white cameos in the Wedgwood catalogue were cast from molds made by Tassie. The artist left behind a collection of over 15,800 intricate pieces of artwork. Many of Tassie’s intaglios were cast in glass-paste or plaster, which could eventually break. However, some were cast into bronze—which have survived for centuries. These pieces are rare treasures that capture Tassie’s incredible skill. We love the Classical Revival imagery found in James Tassie’s work, which often depicts scenes from Greek and Roman mythology. These myths speak to human nature in a way that makes it just as evocative today as it was in the Classical Revival era that James Tassie worked within. The beauty of the images and timelessness of the stories were what drew us to these intaglios and inspired us to revive the centuries-old art for contemporary jewelry. Just as Tassie revived these ancient images, we are reviving Tassie’s work. Tradition is part of what makes the art of jewelry so meaningful. The Poseidon medallion...

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This exquisite 14k white gold reversible pendant necklace is a true testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Designed to be as versatile as it is beautiful, the pendant...