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French Oval Mother of Pearl Twisted Wire Frame 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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French Oval Mother of Pearl Twisted Wire Frame 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

1920 - 1940
Description

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with an oval mother-of-pearl tablet within a twisted gold wire frame. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture along with an unknown maker's mark.

Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.8 x 0.18 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 1.39 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.6cm (1.02")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Mother of Pearl Charm to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209203
Dealers Internal Reference
1755a
Description
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with an oval mother-of-pearl tablet within a twisted gold wire frame.
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Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture along with an unknown maker's mark.
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.8 x 0.18 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 1.39 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.6cm (1.02")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Mother of Pearl Charm to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209203
Dealers Internal Ref
1755a
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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Archive I An oval mother-of-pearl charm set in an 18-carat yellow gold frame with a twisted wire border.

French Oval Mother of Pearl Twisted Wire Frame 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

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An oval mother-of-pearl charm set in an 18-carat yellow gold frame with a twisted wire border.
French Oval Mother of Pearl Twisted Wire Frame 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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An oval mother-of-pearl charm set in an 18-carat yellow gold frame with a twisted wire border.
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  • ObjectPendants & Charms
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Classic
  • Material18K Gold, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourGold, Iridescent White
  • MotifsTwisted wire border, Oval bezel-set inlay, Integrated suspension bail
  • SizeH 2.6 cm (1 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

This French charm pendant, dating to 1930 in the French Classic style, consists of an oval mother-of-pearl tablet securely set inside an 18-carat yellow gold frame. The piece features a distinct iridescent white centre framed by a decorative twisted wire border and an integrated suspension bail at the top. Tiny French hallmarks, including the eagle mark for 18-carat gold and an unknown maker's mark, appear on the mount. The polished gold displays a warm metallic sheen that contrasts with the shimmering nacre of the inlay. Measuring 2.6 cm high by 1.8 cm wide and 0.2 cm deep, this small pendant works well suspended from a delicate neck chain for daily wear, adding a touch of vintage French Chateau elegance to an outfit. Its compact proportions make it a subtle yet refined addition to a personal jewellery collection, suitable for wearing as a standalone piece or layered with other charms.

FAQs

Mother-of-pearl has been utilised in jewellery making for centuries, valued for its natural iridescence and organic luster. During the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, French jewellers frequently combined nacre with gold settings to create symbolic keepsakes, religious medals, and decorative charms.

These pendants generally feature a central plaque or cabochon cut from natural mother-of-pearl (nacre) encased within a gold frame. The metal settings often range from 14 to 18-carat yellow gold and frequently incorporate twisted wire, rope detailing, or millegrain edging to secure the stone.

Authentic French pieces typically bear specific hallmark stamps on the bail or rim, such as the eagles head mark for 18-carat gold or makers marks enclosed in a diamond-shaped lozenge. Additionally, genuine period examples display hand-finished wirework and natural variations in the mother-of-pearl.

A mother-of-pearl gold charm can be worn individually on a fine gold chain for a minimalist look or layered with other textured pendants of varying lengths. It can also be attached to a traditional charm bracelet or link chain to create a curated jewellery arrangement.

Mother-of-pearl is an organic material that can be damaged by harsh chemicals, perfume, and ultrasonic cleaners. Clean the pendant gently using a soft, damp cloth and store it separately from harder gemstones to prevent scratches on the surface of the nacre and gold.
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