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French Ruffony Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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French Ruffony Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

1920 - 1940
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A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo of the Latin motto 'VIRGO VIRGINUM' (Virgin of Virgins). The Virgin holds a sheaf of lilies to represent purity. The reverse depicts a sheaf of roses over the engraved name Yvette and the date 24 Mai 1941. Stamped with the eagle's head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, along with an unknown maker's mark. Signed Ruffony.

Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.9 x 0.17 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 3.49 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Virgin Mary Pendant to the 1940s.

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SA1059165
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1611b
Description
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo of the Latin motto 'VIRGO VIRGINUM' (Virgin of Virgins). The Virgin holds a sheaf of lilies to represent purity. The reverse depicts a sheaf of roses over the engraved name Yvette and the date 24 Mai 1941.
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Stamped with the eagle's head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, along with an unknown maker's mark.
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

Signed Ruffony.

Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.9 x 0.17 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 3.49 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Virgin Mary Pendant to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1059165
Dealers Internal Ref
1611b
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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Telephone 07810 526923
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207 Regent Street
London
W1B 3HH
United Kingdom

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A circular 18K yellow gold religious medal pendant featuring an embossed profile of the Virgin Mary holding lilies.
French Ruffony Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
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A Virgo Virginum medal is a religious devotional pendant featuring a profile portrait of the Virgin Mary, bearing the Latin inscription meaning Virgin of Virgins. Popularised in 19th and early 20th-century France, these medallions were traditionally presented for religious sacraments such as baptism or confirmation.

French religious medals were predominantly struck in 18K yellow gold, silver, or bronze using die-stamping techniques to create detailed relief portraiture. Solid gold examples often feature official French eagles head assay marks and maker signatures struck into the metal.

Authentic pieces are identified by official French hallmark stamps on the attachment loop or rim, along with embossed sculptor signatures within the design. High-relief areas display characterful surface wear and natural patination distinct from modern cast replicas.

A gold religious medal pendant can be worn independently on a fine gold chain or layered alongside chains of varying gauge and texture. It may also serve as a focal charm on a heavy chain bracelet.

Clean gold medal pendants using warm water, mild washing-up liquid, and a soft-bristled brush to remove accumulated debris within the relief carving. Store separately in a cloth pouch to prevent surface scratching from harder gemstones.
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