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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Dimos 18k Gold Athenian Owl Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Ancient Greek coin replica from 440 BC set in 18 karat yellow gold. The owl was the symbol of Athens and wisdom and the favorite bird of Goddess Athena in which she was transformed v...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A rare Georgian handmade blue glass beads necklace with pendant. Pendant in silver mount, complete with rose gold fittings. An eye-catching ...
Category
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver
NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite necklace features stunning natural saltwater pearls complemented by 14k yellow gold and delicate beaded detailing. The necklace's nature theme perfectly embodies the t...
Category
Early Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Necklace Choker Silver Guilt Filigree Facetted Garnet Beads
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Late 18th century garnet and silver filigree choker that fastens at the front with an ornamental clasp. Six pierced panels with cut out flower motive ...
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Dimos 22k Gold Daisy Lapis Lazuli Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The daisy pendant in its sweetest version set in 22k yellow gold. A museum legend that it’s been so presented in our history here in a simple single leaf and set with Lapis Lazuli...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Onyx & Diamond cocktail necklace 18KT yellow gold 15" chocker
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
NATURAL DIAMOND(S)
Cut: Round Brilliant
Co...
Category
Unknown Early Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Silver Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The Latin cross, set with rose-cut diamonds in raised closed-back settings.
Mounted in silver and gold, lengths: pendant 3.7cm
Category
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena silver coin that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set in 18k yellow gold frame with Greek Key design.
A statement piece that can be added anywh...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18kt Yellow Gold Silver And Large Silver Coin Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Supporting a silver coin, ITALIAN STATES, LIVORNO, Cosimo III, Tollero, 1704, Livorno. Crowned armored bust, right,Port of Livorno within roped circle. COSMVS III D G MAG DVX ETRVRI...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dimos 18k Gold Triple Rosette Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The rosette pendant in its triple version set in 18k yellow gold. A museum legend that it’s been so presented in our history here in a triple leaf with filigrees and a single granul...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Alexander the Great Diamonds Oval Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Noir collection pendant in 18k yellow gold. Hosting a coin of Alexander the Great surrounded with 0.32 carats brilliant cut diamonds and decorated with our famous hand made wire...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Gold-Mounted Pendant Cameo Vinaigrette, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval-shaped, the cover set with an agate cameo male portrait bust, the grille a fine floral spray and initial name "B", with suspension ring.
1 in. (25 mm.) long without suspension r...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Black Onyx Carved Sphinx
Located in Athens, GR
Museum replica pendant in 18 karat yellow gold completely handmade set with black Onyx hand carved with the mythical sphinx. A beautiful and regal setting with double wires and filigrees complete this elegant pendant. Here we have used gold...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Located in Athens, GR
The owl pendant in 18 karat yellow gold handcrafted with filigree wires and decorated with granulation.
Simple and very classy can be worn attached to anything and give it any level...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Triple Rosette Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The rosette pendant in its triple version set in 18k yellow gold. A museum legend that it’s been so presented in our history here in a triple leaf with filigrees and a single granul...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Lapis Lazuli Pendant with Carved Dolphins
Located in Athens, GR
18 karat yellow gold pendant showcasing a solid piece of AAA quality Lapis Lazuli in a deep blue color with carved dolphins the symbol of love. The setting is formed by filigrees gr...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Rubies and Diamonds Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key pendant in 18 karats yellow gold set set with 1.80 carats of Rubies and 0.23 carats brilliant cut diamonds. The frame around it is the pave setting of natural Diamonds that...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Exceptional Gold Spheres Necklace from the XVIIIth Century
Located in Sežana, SI
Very rare necklace with gold spheres, called "Venetian vague", interspersed with Mediterranean coral pearls.
Dalmatian production, late 18th century
Lenght 45 cm.
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key oval pendant in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character. A not small size but very light in the eyes due to its openness. Can be made to o...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
NEW South Sea Pearl Hearts & Arrows Diamond "Art Deco" ENHANCER in Platinum
Located in Warren, NJ
Introducing a breathtaking AAAA+ South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in Platinum, featuring an Art Deco inspired style. Crafted by renowned brand LaFrancee, this pendant is a true ma...
Category
Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage SAK Yellow Gold and Dimond Coin Collar Necklace style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- 14 karat yellow gold
- 1.20 carats of round diamonds 0.40 carat of baguette diamond
- Ancient cooper coin pendant
- Snake finish necklace
- Box clasp closure with figure 8 safety
...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Banbury, GB
This big ancient coin was issued by Amphipolis Mint dates in 336-323 B.C. in an excellent condition.
The chain is made in 18k yellow gold.
This gorgeous necklace is perfect for everyday wear and will always be a timeless and wearable work of art.
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Origin of antique Coin: Amphipolis Mint
Date of issue: 336-323 B.C.
Pendant diameter: 29.2mm
Chain length: approx 63cm
Weight: 39.48g
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Antique coin clasp mark: 750
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The front side shows the head of Hercules, wearing a lion skin helmet.
The other side shows the seated statue of Zeus...
Category
Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Nike Cornelian Carved Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Cornelian pendant carved with goddess Nike. The winged goddess of victory. Check out the incredible detail of filigrees and granulation creating a depth in a 3-D look on this one-of-...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient artifact Bohemian necklace featuring an ancient Byzantine bronze coin, ancient Carnelian, Agate and Chalcedony beads, stone arrowhead, Kings...
Category
American Contemporary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Tiger's Eye, Carnelian, Agate, Go...
Dimos 18k Gold Noir Byzantine Diamonds Cross
Located in Athens, GR
Noir cross in 18 karat yellow gold decorated with granulation and filigrees. The 12 diamonds (0.47carats) are cut in brilliant formation and the exceptional summary white color ident...
Category
Greek Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural 5.75 Ct Electric Green Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This natural solid oval Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It has bright electric ocean colors that include sea green, turquoi...
Category
Australian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Opal
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Amphora Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Our distinctive Parthia pendant recalls the shape of an ancient amphora or storage and shipping container...
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine Coin 22k Gold Reversible Spinner Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Both sides of this ancient Byzantine coin (Kōnstantinos X, Follis, Constantinopolis mint, AD 1059-1067) can be showcased in this 22k yellow gold spinner/reversible pendant. Coin pendant is on a solid 22k yellow gold 18 inch rolo chain necklace. Rare and unique ancient coin displayed...
Category
American Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
22K Yellow Gold Antique 1567 AD Venezuelan Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This coin is an uncirculated commemorative coin marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Caracas, Venezuela on July 25, 1567. The front depicts an image of the founder of Caracas, Diego de Losada, and Negro Miguel, an African slave who rebelled against the Spanish.
✔ 22k gold original Venezuela minted coin...
Category
Venezuelan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Museum Replica Sphinx
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold pendant that follows precisely the museum guidelines with a fish bone wiring. The bezel is decorated with granulation and the Cornelian is carved showing the Sphinx. ...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Natural 11.13 Ct Green-Blue Oval Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
A lovely oval Australian boulder opal with darker green and blue colors. This natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner....
Category
Australian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Opal
22K Ancient 7th Century Byzantine Constans II Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient 7th Century Byzantine Constans II Gold Coin in 22K Antique Greek Yellow Gold Pendant.
Coin details:
Byzantine: Constantinople, 3rd officina, Const...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 9.38 Ct Ocean-Colored Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This free-form natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It has gorgeous tropical ocean colors that include turquoise a...
Category
Australian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Opal
Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This exquisite and rare black jade tablet dates to the Qing period.
The Qing Dynasty period spanned the years 1636 -1912. Precisely dating jade artifacts...
Category
Chinese Artisan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Natural 26.16 Ct Rainbow Heart Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This large natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It is of gem quality and its heart shape make it a very sought-aft...
Category
Australian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Opal
Georgian 15kt / Sterling Table Cut Diamond Cross 3ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
An unusual and beautiful Table Cut diamond cross from the Georgian (ca1790s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this rare cross...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Natural 9.30 Ct Rainbow Trapezoid Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This gem grade natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It has all the colors of the rainbow present and a great play-...
Category
Australian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Opal
Georgian 15kt Twisted Rope Chain with Etruscan Turquoise Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous chain necklace from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold, this chain is comprised of interlocking oval links that are woven together to create a twisted rope design. The chain fastens at an ornate clasp, inset with four vibrant turquoise oval cabochons in collet settings. The turquoise displays a variety of shades from a light blue to a vibrant robin's egg blue. Securing the necklace is a clasp featuring ornate Etruscan detail, striking the perfect balance between the delicate golden spirals...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Georgian Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Absolutely superb example of Georgian cut steel. The way it sparkles and catches the light is just beautiful. This necklace sits perfectly flat and ...
Category
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Cut Steel
Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Sfalaki Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
One of the most loved classical smooth and elegant workmanship of the filigree. Known as Sfalaki in our world completely handmade. The filigree it’s wrapped from the center all the...
Category
Greek Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Dimos 22k Gold God of Love 'Eros' Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
22k gold Daily God of Love (EROS). The daily version of our flagship creation in a small wear with the sculpting statue of Aris in the center the acanthus leaves in the filigrees esc...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 22k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set with natural gems stones showing off our high level of c...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Ancient Axum Gilt Coin Necklace and Bracelet Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
These coins are from Axum, the ancient Christian Kingdom in Ethiopia. They're gilt bronze coins from the 4th century. These ancient coins are more than 1,700 years old, and their condition would be formally described as "Fair" meaning they have visible signs of cosmetic wear, including scratches and cracks, but remains in fair condition.
The coins are set in a stunning 18k solid gold bezel setting that protects the coins from being damaged.
✔ Metal: Yellow Gold
✔ Metal Purity: 18K
✔ Item Weight: 62.3 grams
✔ Coin Count: 10 coins
✔ Dimensions: Necklace: 16 inches / Bracelet: 7.5 inches
Certificate of appraisal can be included upon request.
Here is some more info regarding the coins found on Acsearch
"KINGS of AXUM (Aksum). Ouazebas. Circa 350-400 AD. Æ 18mm (2.20 gm). OVAZEBAC BACI ΛEΨC, draped bust right wearing headcloth, flanked by grain ears / +TOV TO APECH TH XWPA, small draped bust right in circle; the interior of the circle gilt. Munro-Hay 54; BMC Aksum 245. Near VF, some earthen patina."
"One of the most curious aspects of Axumite coinage is the use of gilding on some of their silver and bronze coins. The amount of gold used would not be enough to significantly change the value of the coin, and the reason for this process remains somewhat a mystery. It is usually found highlighting the portrait of the king or as an embellishment of the cross, so it may serve the same purpose as gold tesserae in church mosaics...
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Ethiopian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant with Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven
Western Europe, Southern Germany (?), Italy (?), c. 1550-1560
Gold, enamel, diamonds, and pearls
Weight 13.2 gr; Length 36.9 x 31.2 mm (incl. pearls)
This sumptuous image exudes regal power. It portrays the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven wearing a dress and crown studded with seven large diamonds and set against a translucent, rich blue celestial background. Far removed from the tender, humble Virgin seen in German and Netherlandish artworks of the period, she is a majestic ruler, mouth sternly set, head tilted upward, and face in full profile.
The oval pendant cast in high gold relief with a central medallion, the single figure filling the space, echoes jewelry portraits of the aristocracy during the Renaissance, which similarly offset the ruler’s image against a blue field composed of enamel or lapis lazuli, symbolic of divine power Only the rays of the shining gold halo that emerge behind the Virgin’s head and her long flowing hair (instead of neatly coiffed) distinguish her from female ruler portraits of the period. Three studded pearls, forming an axis, also recall pendants of European rulers.
Wealth, royal status, and divine power come together in this opulent pendant. Portraits of the period show similar small oval pendants worn by women in the square of the garment or by men nestled inside multiple chains below the base of the neck.
PROVENANCE
European Private Collection
LITERATURE
Compare images from ancient Rome, for example a sardonyx cameo with female head (Kugel 2000, no. 18; Milan, c. 1550), and a pendant with gold, pearls, and enamel in the Staatliche Museum Kassel (Schmidberger/Richter 2001, no. 43; France, c. 1555-1560). For ruler pendants with blue backgrounds see a pendant of King Frances I...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Large Genoa Silver Coin 1670 Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Large silver Italy Genoa coin 1670. Impressive to say the least, not just for its generally large size but also for its noteworthy preservation. Its grade and overall survivorship is simply remarkable--aside from a few planchet cracks along the edges to indicate the difficulty of producing such an issue, wear is kept to a minimum, Madonna and the cherubs remaining expressive and evocative.
Mounted in gold and silver chain...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Architectural Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT WITH COLUMN
France or Italy, 16th century
Fire-gilded silver, rock crystal, verre églomisé
Weight 96 grams; dimensions 75 × 35 × 21 mm (with loop)
Architec...
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Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
XVII-XVIII Pendant Capucine Cross in Yellow Gold, Diamonds & Onyx
Located in Bilbao, ES
XVII-XVIII Capucine Cross in Yellow Gold, rose Diamonds & Onyx Black enamel Conical Chatons.
Measures: 70x53mm / 2.75x2.08in
Regional French Cro...
Category
French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena coin Tetradrachm (4 drachmas) pendant that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set it in a heavy 18k yellow gold frame with filigree wire and a ve...
Category
Greek Greek Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
6.09 Carat Emerald Pair, Zambia
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
Beautiful 6.09 ct Emerald Pair , origin Zambia.
Emerald square cut.
Could be a great decision for the pair of stud earrings or pendan/ring.
Exellent col...
Category
Zambian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Emerald
Dimos 18k Gold Double Daisy Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The daisy pendant in its double version set in 18k yellow gold. A museum legend that it’s been so presented in our history here in a simple, double leaf...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Goddess Artemis Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Another foot print in the history of jewelry making. Artemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth. Inspired of a Hairnet with the relief bust of Artemis with quiver. Gold, 3rd cent. BC. and exhibitive at National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
I took a natural solid piece of turquoise, hand carved it and made a 3d figure set in 18k gold decorated with the olive wreath...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
4.76 Carat Emerald, Heart Shape, Zambia
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
Stunning Heart Shape Zambian Emerald
4.76 ct
Minor natural oil enhancement.
Stone contains natural micro chinks, which is common for natural emeral...
Category
Zambian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Emerald
Dimos 18k Gold Filigree Cross Pendant with Marquise Sapphires
Located in Athens, GR
Filigree cross pendant in 18k gold with 0.70 carats sapphires. The smoothness and the peacefulness of the particular filigree work sets it to the most suave feeling that these filigrees create. Peaceful, quiet and precision it’s the motions that I created while looking at this Cross. The four...
Category
Greek Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Drop-Shape Cesellato Pendant & Chain
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated and elegant, and yet 600-odd years in the making, this rose gold and .925 silver, pear-shaped pendant is produced using an ancient Albanian technique that was brought to ...
Category
Italian Contemporary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Tsavorite Open-Shank Collar Necklace
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Celebrate spring with this understated and elegant asymmetric 9-karat rose gold and .925 silver open shank collar, which is as intriguing off as it is on.
The collar contains 2.5 c...
Category
Italian Contemporary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Spanish Jet Amulet Pendant with Figa
Located in Chicago, IL
AMULET PENDANT WITH FIGA
Spain, c. 1620–1630
Jet, silver, and enamel
Weight 60.7 grams; dimensions 85 × 49 × 18 mm
Large pendant in the shape of a hand carved from jet with a clinched fist in the figa (Spanish higa) gesture. In the palm of the hand is a heart carved in relief and on the back a six-ray star in a circle. The silver mount covers the wrist like a cuff and is decorated with a frilled border, and on the front with collet-set bosses with silver C-scrolls against blue enamel; on the back is a roundel in relief with floral motif. Domed base for the pendant loop in pea-pod form.
The figa (also fica or higa) represents an age-old symbol of protection against the evil eye and other demonic threats. Its origins were pagan and buried deep in antiquity. Roman examples, such as one found recently in an archeological excavation in London, also make it clear that the protective qualities are based in a sexual symbolism–particularly the power of the phallus. The Roman bone figa/phallus in effect represents the phallus twice; that is, the gesture made by the figa hand is generally explained as fingers representing the female genitalia (vulva) penetrated by the phallus of the thumb. But other interpretations are less specific, including explanations that the left hand is the feminine principle, and the right hand is the masculine.
In Spain, jet figa are common; we see one in the portrait of Anne of Austria the infanta (p. 75). That is not to say that the objects are not sumptuous or treasured. Jet was a very valuable material, and in many examples like this one, the figa is embellished with beautiful enameling or is even gem-studded. Comparable objects occur in equally sumptuous materials such as rock crystal.
The enameled setting allows a dating of these objects that otherwise might prove difficult, given that the production of such objects in Spain is so consistent over centuries. Indeed, there is another, even more elaborately carved example in this collection, attached to the “magic belt” (no. 9). That example may belong to an earlier group.
That figa includes deeply excavated carving, including on the upper surface, an M-shaped design that Walter Leo Hildburgh links to the heart shape (as it occurs more explicitly on this example). Hildburgh argues that its presence is especially common on these objects and that it originally represented the Sacred Heart of Mary...
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
RELIQUARY PENDANT IN BOOK FORM
Probably southern Germany, 1630–40
Gilded silver, verre églomisé
Weight 13.2 grams; dimensions 42 × 25 × 12 mm; opens to 40 mm
Gilded silver pendant in book form with hinged, lid, corded wire surround, and engraved spine. The front cover of the book is set with a plaque depicting Moses receiving the Law in verre églomisé, and the back cover shows the Sacrifice of Abraham. The scenes are in gold against a red background. When opened, the book reveals two portraits, probably of a husband and wife, wearing seventeenth-century dress. The costumes suggest a date c. 1630-40; the wife holds a daisy. Trefoil-shaped pendant loop on top and bottom, and book clasp.
As in the scenario described for the assemblage of these pendant miniature books (see no. 34), this book may have satisfied the desires of a particular patron, perhaps even one of the Jewish faith. The images that have been chosen for the four verre églomisé inserts are somewhat unusual within the group of comparable objects; on the front is Moses, on the back is the Sacrifice of Isaac. On the inside, instead of an iconic or doctrinal image, one sees portraits of the patron and his wife, in their finest dress, contents reminiscent of a modern locket...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Ice Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved Buddha pendant set on an 18K white gold bail.
It measures 1.66 inches (42.2mm) x 1.68 in...
Category
Burmese Contemporary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
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