Gold, pearl and turquoise pendant “Olivia”

Description

Sublime 19th century 18-carat gold medallion featuring a chiseled gold rosette at the heart of which is nestled a pearl on a daisy motif. Surrounded by filigree chiseling and adorned with 10 turquoise beads in a bezel setting, this refined piece will adorn your neck with elegance.
Diameter: 2.7cm
Length with bail: 3.5cm
Diameter of the pearl: 0.3cm
Eagle hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: In the nineteenth century, radiant circular pendants, inspired by rosettes, stylized flowers, and solar motifs, occupied an important place in the decorative vocabulary of jewelry. Their symmetrical composition echoed the renewed interest in historical ornament and ancient art, particularly noticeable during the Victorian period and under the Second Empire. The radiant pattern traditionally evoked light, vitality, and eternity, while the floral shapes symbolized beauty and renewal. Often worked in openworked, chased or engraved gold and punctuated with pearls, turquoise or colored stones, these pendants allowed jewelers to play with light while creating richly ornamented pieces, characteristic of the eclectic taste of the nineteenth century.