French Plique-à-jour 18K Gold Stained Glass Pendant, circa 1920's

A classic Art Nouveau design, this 15k rose gold necklace features stunning plique-à-jour, Rose Cut diamonds, and beautiful pearls. The centerpiece of the necklace is articulated, hinged in two places so that the flower and pearl drops dangle freely. Three plique-à-jour leaves are translucent—the loveliest matte soft green that fades into subtle purple highlights, clearly done by a master. Each cell of the leaf is filled with plique, with a white metal (platinum or white gold) creating contrast in the center of the leaf. Inside are a channel of bead set Rose Cut diamonds. A flower is suspended from the leaves, with multi-tones of peach to pale yellow that glow against the gold, with a prong-set diamond as its piston. The design work loops over, turning the bail into a scrolling foliate. The 15k gold appears rosy, as it has an incredible patina that shimmers with various hues of pink, gold, and green. “Plique-à-jour” translates from French as “letting in daylight” and is a charming technique used in jewelry throughout the 20th century. To create this effect, colored, transparent enamel is suspended between gold backless cells to allow light to illuminate the piece with vibrant colors, similar to a stained glass window. The flower hangs from a 15k gold classic alternating link chain...

18K Gold Vintage Manneken Pis Charm or Pendant The Manneken Pis, or the “Little Pissing Man” is a landmark in Brussels famous for depicting a small boy urinating into the basin of a...

This 18k gold and glass heart radiates with a warm amber hue. Both gold and glass are acid etched, which gives them a matte finish that is luminous and beautiful. The heart is held in an untraditional off-center mount, with an oversized bail, that allows the pendant to hang off to the side for a unique and sophisticated look. The heart is translucent, and when held in the light, it glows. Since 1967, Pomellato has been on the cutting edge of fashion-forward jewelry. Founded in Milan by Pino Rabolini, Pomellato jewelry is known for being avant garde, colorful, and impeccably crafted. It revolutionized women’s jewelry and is described as embodying modern yet unconventional beauty. The heart-shaped pendant measures approximately 1 1/4” across and 1” tall, not including the bail. The bail measures approximately 9/16” x 7/16”. The bail is wide enough to fit a variety of chains, so there are many possibilities for how this pendant could be worn. It looks fantastic on an omega chain, clipped into a dog clasp...

Circa the Victorian era, this beautifully polished piece of natural branch coral has an organic form and rich salmon color. The coral has a waxy patina and glows the way only Victori...

This 18k gold pendant features a bas relief boar in running motion. He’s encircled by a hunter’s horn, cleverly shaped into a round frame—with a hoof dangling from the bottom of the ...

When we first found this 18k gold stoplight charm, we thought it was very cute—but it didn’t take long to notice a detail that made us love it even more. The green light comes at the...

Recalling French designer Paul Poiret’s "La Rose d'Iribe" of 1913, this 18k gold pendant is decorated with plique-a-jour (transparent) enamel in shades of rose and light blue colors, separated by gold cloisons, a unique pendant designed...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting a blue and green bird on a yellow background in plique-a-jour enamel. Stamped with the eagle’s h...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant with quatrefoil outline, set with plique a jour blue and red enamel designed as the Virgin Mary with a motif of roses. The reverse e...

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with plique a jour blue enamel designed as the Virgin Mary with a motif of roses. Engraved with a mo...

Recalling the stain glass windows of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, this 18k gold pendant is decorated with plique a jour (transparent) enamel of vibrant colors, separated by gold cl...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the moment of Holy Communion, with Jesus Christ holding the goblet in on...