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Antique French Semper Fidelis Always Faithful Forever Love 18k Yellow Gold Lucky Clover Pendant
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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Antique French Semper Fidelis Always Faithful Forever Love 18k Yellow Gold Lucky Clover Pendant

1900 - 1920
Description

An extraordinary and rare French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold lucky love pendant designed as a circle centering on a lucky four-leaved clover or shamrock with a quatrefoil design around it, each quadrant set with a mistletoe leaf. The flanking lobes of the quatrefoil show a field of forget-me-not flowers to one side and ivy leaves to the other. Above and below the clover leaf the words 'SEMPER FIDELIS' meaning 'always faithful'.

Ivy leaves symbolise eternity, mistletoe for love, clover for hope or luck and forget-me-nots for remembrance of love. The whole comes together to symbolise enduring love and constancy with hope and a promise for the future.

Stamped with the horse's head mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture

Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.3 x 0.14 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.22 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.7cm (1.06")
Width
2.3cm (0.91")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Antique Gold Clover Pendant to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210079
Dealers Internal Reference
1758
Description
An extraordinary and rare French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold lucky love pendant designed as a circle centering on a lucky four-leaved clover or shamrock with a quatrefoil design around it, each quadrant set with a mistletoe leaf.
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The flanking lobes of the quatrefoil show a field of forget-me-not flowers to one side and ivy leaves to the other.
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

Above and below the clover leaf the words 'SEMPER FIDELIS' meaning 'always faithful'.

fig 1. A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis.
fig 1. Antique French Semper Fidelis Always Faithful Forever Love 18k Yellow Gold Lucky Clover Pendant

Ivy leaves symbolise eternity, mistletoe for love, clover for hope or luck and forget-me-nots for remembrance of love. The whole comes together to symbolise enduring love and constancy with hope and a promise for the future.

Stamped with the horse's head mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture

Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.3 x 0.14 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.22 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.7cm (1.06")
Width
2.3cm (0.91")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Antique Gold Clover Pendant to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210079
Dealers Internal Ref
1758
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A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis.
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Archive I A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis.

Antique French Semper Fidelis Always Faithful Forever Love 18k Yellow Gold Lucky Clover Pendant

Archive II A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View II
Archive III A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View III
Archive IV A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View IV
Archive V A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View V
Archive VI A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View VI
Archive VII A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View VII
Archive VIII A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View VIII
Archive IX A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View IX
Archive X A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View X
Archive XI A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View XI
Archive XII A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View XII
Archive XIII A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View XIII
Archive XIV A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View XIV
Archive XV A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis. View XV
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A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis.
Antique French Semper Fidelis Always Faithful Forever Love 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Clover Pendant
Ref: SA1210079
A circular antique 18-carat yellow gold openwork pendant featuring a four-leaf clover framed by the Latin inscription Semper Fidelis.
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Pendants featuring Latin phrases such as Semper Fidelis, meaning Always Faithful, gained popularity in late 19th and early 20th century France as sentimental love tokens given to express devotion and loyalty.

These pendants were primarily crafted from 18-carat yellow gold, utilising openwork carving, die-striking, and hand-chased relief work to accentuate textures like clover leaves and foliage.

Authentic French pieces typically bear specific gold standard hallmarks, such as the eagle head mark for 18-carat gold, alongside distinct openwork artistry and characteristic natural surface wear.

This pendant can be suspended from a modern fine gold chain as a statement necklace, layered with other gold pieces, or displayed inside a glass shadow box among personal antique trinkets.

Clean gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled toothbrush, avoiding harsh chemicals, and store separately in a fabric-lined pouch to prevent surface scratching.
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