Gold, sapphire and fine pearl pendant “Lyna”

Description

This beautiful pendant is a new TransfÓ or transformation signed ÓNÍSÌ PARIS. Originally a Victorian era tie pin in 18 carat gold set with a 0.3 carat Verneuil sapphire haloed with fine pearls. A delicate and feminine piece where the vibrance of sapphire contrasts with the warmth of 18-carat yellow gold.
Length: 1.8cm with bail, 1.4cm without.
Width: 0.9cm
Weight: 1.02g
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: the Verneuil sapphire is a fascinating stone, born of the scientific genius of the nineteenth century. Developed by the French chemist Auguste Verneuil in 1902, this revolutionary process makes it possible to create synthetic sapphires from molten aluminium oxide, identically reproducing the chemical composition and brilliance of natural sapphire. At the time, these stones were widely used in Art Deco jewelry, making colorful jewelry more accessible. The Verneuil sapphire thus embodies the spirit of innovation and modernity, while retaining the traditional symbolism of the sapphire: wisdom, fidelity and protection.