Secret Gold and Onyx Photo Holder Medallion “Aster”

Description

Sublime late 19th century photo medallion in 18-carat yellow gold formed by two oval polished onyx plates encircled with gold. The front features a monogrammed crest for the most minimalistic and elegant effect. A piece that captivates the eye and will capture what is dearest to you.
Dimensions: 2.5cmx2cm*0.9cm
Bail Length: 8mm
Weight: 7.81g
Eagle Hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: At the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth, jewelry combining deep onyx and finely worked gold occupied a special place in French jewelry. Highly prized for their elegant contrast, they are available as pendants, medallions, brooches or cufflinks, often embellished with a cartouche engraved with the initials of their owner. These pieces, both sober and refined, reflect the taste of the time for a more refined aesthetic, heir to the Belle Époque but already turned towards modernity. Onyx, a symbol of gravity and distinction, was appreciated as much for mourning jewelry as for elegant personal accessories worn on a daily basis. Gifted on special occasions — engagements, birthdays, professional successes — these personalized pieces of jewelry embodied an intimate, almost secret attachment, thanks to their delicately chiseled monograms. Today, they bear witness to the charm of a subtle and solemn French jewelry, where elegance is born of contrast and craftsmanship.