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Antique Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Medal Pendant
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Antique Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920
Description

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a navette or elongated oval medal representing the Virgin Mary with a halo above a bank of roses, surrounded by 9 rose-cut diamonds set in silver-topped gold, surrounded by 64 natural white seed pearls with a single rose-cut diamond collet set to the top. Stamped with the owl mark for French import and 18 karat gold with an unknown maker’s mark.

Dimensions: 3.4 x 2 x 0.15 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.61 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Antique Gold Religious Pendant to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1044561
Dealers Internal Reference
1591
Description
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a navette or elongated oval medal representing the Virgin Mary with a halo above a bank of roses, surrounded by 9 rose-cut diamonds set in silver-topped gold, surrounded by 64 natural white seed pearls with a single rose-cut diamond collet set to the top. Stamped with the owl mark for French import and 18 karat gold with an unknown maker’s mark.

Dimensions: 3.4 x 2 x 0.15 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.61 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Antique Gold Religious Pendant to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1044561
Dealers Internal Ref
1591
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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An oval 18ct yellow gold religious pendant depicting the Virgin Mary in profile, bordered by seed pearls and diamond accents.
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Archive I An oval 18ct yellow gold religious pendant depicting the Virgin Mary in profile, bordered by seed pearls and diamond accents.

Antique Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Medal Pendant

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An oval 18ct yellow gold religious pendant depicting the Virgin Mary in profile, bordered by seed pearls and diamond accents.
Antique Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Medal Pendant
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An oval 18ct yellow gold religious pendant depicting the Virgin Mary in profile, bordered by seed pearls and diamond accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPendant
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • Material18ct Gold, Seed Pearl, Diamond
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsVirgin Mary profile, Seed pearl border, Rose relief details, Diamond accents
  • SizeH 3.4 cm (1 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

This 1900 Art Nouveau pendant is an 18 carat yellow gold religious medal in a navette or elongated oval shape. The piece depicts the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo above a bank of roses, bordered by natural white seed pearls, rose-cut diamond accents set in silver-topped gold, and an owl stamp for French import. The construction includes a suspension loop and detailed relief work on the yellow gold surface. Measuring 3.4 cm high, 2 cm wide, and 0.2 cm deep excluding the jump ring, the pendant suits personal wear as jewellery. It hangs from a chain around the neck as a decorative accessory.

FAQs

Religious medal pendants originated as devotional tokens in Europe and gained widespread popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Artisans crafted detailed reliefs of sacred figures, often incorporating elements of the Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Edwardian design movements.

High-carat yellow gold, rose gold, and silver were predominantly used, frequently adorned with natural seed pearls, rose-cut diamonds, and enamel detailing. The central figures were typically stamped or hand-engraved into solid metal reliefs.

Authentic period pieces feature historical hallmarks, makers marks, and era-appropriate construction methods such as hand-set bezels and millegrain edging. Wear consistent with age and the presence of natural seed pearls or old-cut diamonds also indicate authenticity.

Small antique jewellery items can be displayed inside velvet-lined shadow frames or glass cloches on dressing tables. They are also styled suspended from small brass jewellery stands to showcase the metalwork details.

Wipe the gold surfaces gently with a dry, lint-free cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners that could damage natural seed pearls. Store the pendant in a fabric-lined box away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent tarnishing and metal wear.
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