14k Gold Signature Victorian Inspired Lioness Pendant / Charm

This is a precious 14k gold medallion charm from Kirsten’s Corner signature “Cute as a Button” collection. It is handcrafted from a Victorian era ...

This Signature 14K gold eye charm is inspired by the Mexican religious Milagro the "double-eye", traditionally believed to call forward the watchful eye of a deceased loved one. Mila...

When we came across a fabulous Victorian era watch chain in silver, we fell in love with its textured paper clip links and knew we needed to make a version of the necklace in gold. W...

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...

A delightful and humorous gold charm/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s era)! This unusual and collectable piece is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a small gold box...

Dreaming Woman Charm Necklace made of 14K Gold - Inspired by Pablo Picasso's "La Reve" - La Reve Necklace - Dream Necklace created by hands from every part...

Victorian Diamond Star Blue Enamel Pendant 14K Gold Antique c. 1890 This absolutely gorgeous antique circa 1890s pendant is finely crafted in 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and g...

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