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French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18k White Gold Medal Pendant
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18k White Gold Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920
Description

A French 18 karat (18K) white gold medal pendant set with a round carved mother-of-pearl cameo depicting the Virgin Mary in profile. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture.

Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.1 x 0.23 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 2.53 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
2.1cm (0.83")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Virgin Mary Pearl Medal to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158815
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1640c
Description
A French 18 karat (18K) white gold medal pendant set with a round carved mother-of-pearl cameo depicting the Virgin Mary in profile. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture.

Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.1 x 0.23 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 2.53 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
2.1cm (0.83")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Virgin Mary Pearl Medal to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158815
Dealers Internal Ref
1640c
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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Archive I A circular mother of pearl pendant featuring a carved profile relief of the Virgin Mary encased in a smooth gold border with a top suspension loop.

French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18k White Gold Medal Pendant

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ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
Telephone 07810 526923
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3rd Floor
207 Regent Street
London
W1B 3HH
United Kingdom

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ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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A circular mother of pearl pendant featuring a carved profile relief of the Virgin Mary encased in a smooth gold border with a top suspension loop.
French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Medal Pendant
Ref: SA1158815
A circular mother of pearl pendant featuring a carved profile relief of the Virgin Mary encased in a smooth gold border with a top suspension loop.
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French religious medals incorporating mother of pearl became prominent during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as devotional tokens. Craftsmanship centered around carving intricate religious iconographies into shell material, often framed in precious metals for wear during religious milestones such as baptisms and confirmations.

Traditional devotional pendants of this style feature natural mother of pearl (nacre) carved in bas-relief. The shell disc is typically encased within a metal bezel, such as 18-carat yellow gold or white gold, finished with a standard suspension loop.

Authentic French pieces typically bear specific gold hallmarks on the bail or bezel, such as the eagles head for 18-carat gold. Genuine mother of pearl displays natural iridescence, subtle organic variations, and precise hand-carved relief detailing rather than molded plastic surfaces.

Pendants of this nature are frequently worn layered on fine gold chains as heritage jewellery accents. Alternatively, collectors display devotional medals in glass-front shadow boxes or lined jewellery trays alongside period artifacts.

Mother of pearl is an organic material sensitive to chemicals, perfume, and extreme moisture. Clean the metal and shell gently using a soft, damp microfibre cloth, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemical polishers.
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