Gold and sapphire medallion pendant “Linne”

Description

An elegant 18-carat gold medal pendant from the 50s formed by an octagonal medallion with faceted borders centred by a daisy whose postil is set with a 0.1-carat sapphire with a corolla worked in ventaux and faceted petals on a matte gold background. Held in place by a mobile bail, it catches the light with each movement for a most striking effect.
Dimensions: 2.3cm with bail, 1.3cm without bail
Width: 0.9cm
Weight: 0.68g
Eagle Hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Sapphire takes its name from the ancient Greek “sappheiros,” meaning “blue stone.” For millennia, this gemstone has symbolized royalty, wisdom, and loyalty. Used in the jewelry of the pharaohs of Egypt and prized by European kings, sapphire was also believed to protect against negative energies and bring inner peace. One of the most famous sapphires is Princess Diana’s 12-carat sapphire, mounted on an engagement ring now worn by Kate Middleton. A symbol of loyalty and fidelity, the stone of the September natives additionally features a hardness of 9 (out of 10) on the Mohs scale.