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French City of Paris Coat of Arms 18k Gold Plique-a-jour Enamel Charm Pendant
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French City of Paris Coat of Arms 18k Gold Plique-a-jour Enamel Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920
Description

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a shield of the coat of arms for the City of Paris, depicting a yacht or boat in full sail surrounded by a pierced laurel wreath, enhanced by plique-a-jour enamel work. Stamped with the eagle’s head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, and an unknown maker’s mark.

The motto that goes with this coat of arms is "fluctuat nec mergitur" which translates as: "rocked (by waves), it does not sink".

Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.3 x 0.07 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 1.93 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.6cm (1.02")
Width
2.3cm (0.91")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Plique-a-jour Pendant to the 1910s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1144642
Dealers Internal Reference
1274i
Description
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a shield of the coat of arms for the City of Paris, depicting a yacht or boat in full sail surrounded by a pierced laurel wreath, enhanced by plique-a-jour enamel work. Stamped with the eagle’s head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, and an unknown maker’s mark.
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The motto that goes with this coat of arms is "fluctuat nec mergitur" which translates as: "rocked (by waves), it does not sink".
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.3 x 0.07 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 1.93 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.6cm (1.02")
Width
2.3cm (0.91")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Plique-a-jour Pendant to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144642
Dealers Internal Ref
1274i
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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A circular 18k gold pendant featuring a central shield with the Paris coat of arms in blue and red enamel surrounded by a pierced leaf border.
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Archive I A circular 18k gold pendant featuring a central shield with the Paris coat of arms in blue and red enamel surrounded by a pierced leaf border.

French City of Paris Coat of Arms 18k Gold Plique-a-jour Enamel Charm Pendant

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Archive IV Scale Reference for A circular 18k gold pendant featuring a central shield with the Paris coat of arms in blue and red enamel surrounded by a pierced leaf border.
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A circular 18k gold pendant featuring a central shield with the Paris coat of arms in blue and red enamel surrounded by a pierced leaf border.
French City of Paris Coat of Arms 18k Gold Plique-A-Jour Enamel Charm Pendant
Ref: SA1144642
A circular 18k gold pendant featuring a central shield with the Paris coat of arms in blue and red enamel surrounded by a pierced leaf border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Art Nouveau
  • Material18k Gold, Vitreous Enamel
  • ColourGold, Blue, Red
  • MotifsCoat of arms, Fleur-de-lis, Sailing ship, Laurel wreath border
  • SizeH 2.6 cm (1 in) x W 2.3 cm (1 in) x D 0.1 cm (0 in)

This French Art Nouveau charm pendant dates to 1910 and is made from 18 karat yellow gold with vitreous enamel work. The circular piece features a central shield displaying the coat of arms for the City of Paris, detailed with a sailing ship, fleur-de-lis motifs in blue enamel, red enamel, and a pierced laurel wreath border with green enamel accents. It includes a suspension jump ring at the top and is stamped with the eagle's head mark and an unknown maker's mark on the hardware. Measuring 2.6 cm high by 2.3 cm wide and 0.1 cm deep, this pendant is designed to be worn on a chain as personal jewellery.

FAQs

A plique-a-jour enamel pendant is a piece of fine jewellery crafted using a technique where translucent enamel is applied into open metal wire cells without a backing. Popularised during the Art Nouveau era, this creates a stained-glass effect when light passes through the piece.

Plique-a-jour pieces typically feature high-carat gold or silver framework pierced or constructed with filigree wirework. Ground vitreous enamel powder is placed into the unbacked open cells and fired in a kiln at high temperatures to fuse into translucent glass.

Authentic French pieces feature official assay hallmarks, such as the eagle head mark for 18k gold, struck on the bail or rim. Inspecting the enamel under magnification reveals slight variations in thickness, hand-finished wire edges, and clear light transmission without bubbles.

A gold enamel pendant can be layered on a fine gold curb chain alongside plain gold medallions, added to a heavy chain charm bracelet, or worn as a single focal point against monochrome attire.

Plique-a-jour enamel is delicate and should never be placed in ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaned, or exposed to harsh chemicals. Clean gently using a dry or slightly dampened microfiber cloth and store separately in a padded box to prevent impact damage.
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