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French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
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French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920
Description

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mother-of-pearl medal depicting the Virgin Mary carved and signed by Jean Vernon surrounded by 36 natural seed pearls. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture and an unknown maker’s mark and numbered 45581.

Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.2 x 0.25 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 2.56 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Virgin Mary Pearl Pendant to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225278
Dealers Internal Reference
1460
Description
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mother-of-pearl medal depicting the Virgin Mary carved and signed by Jean Vernon surrounded by 36 natural seed pearls.
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Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture and an unknown maker’s mark and numbered 45581.
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.2 x 0.25 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 2.56 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Virgin Mary Pearl Pendant to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225278
Dealers Internal Ref
1460
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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A circular gold pendant featuring a carved mother of pearl profile of the Virgin Mary encircled by seed pearls.
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Archive I A circular gold pendant featuring a carved mother of pearl profile of the Virgin Mary encircled by seed pearls.

French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant

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A circular gold pendant featuring a carved mother of pearl profile of the Virgin Mary encircled by seed pearls.
French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant
Ref: SA1225278
A circular gold pendant featuring a carved mother of pearl profile of the Virgin Mary encircled by seed pearls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPendants
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • Material18k Gold, Mother of Pearl, Pearl
  • ColourGold and White
  • MotifsCarved Virgin Mary profile, Seed pearl border, Gold suspension ring
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 2.2 cm (1 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

This French antique pendant originates from 1910 and measures 2.5 cm high, 2.2 cm wide, and 0.2 cm deep. The circular charm consists of a carved mother-of-pearl medal depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by a border of thirty-six natural seed pearls. The mounting, suspension ring, and jump ring are made of 18 karat yellow gold. The reverse bears the eagle mark for French manufacture and 18 karat gold, alongside an unknown maker's mark and the stamp 45581, while the face carries the signature of Jean Vernon. In a contemporary home, such a delicate jewellery piece is worn daily suspended from a personal chain or kept safely within a collection of fine antique accessories. The combination of lustrous white mother-of-pearl and warm gold tones creates a timeless ornament suitable for personal adornment on special occasions or as a cherished heirloom.

FAQs

Devotional pendants featuring carved mother of pearl were widely produced in France and Europe from the nineteenth century onwards. These medals combined religious iconography, such as the Virgin Mary, with decorative settings intended for daily wear.

These items typically feature carved organic mother of pearl (nacre) set within gold frames, frequently 18k or 14k gold, and may incorporate natural seed pearls set along the outer border.

Authentic French gold items bear official hallmarks, such as the eagles head stamp for 18k gold, on the bail or rim, alongside hand-carved details in the mother of pearl rather than moulded resin.

A gold religious charm can be suspended from a fine gold chain as a standalone piece or layered alongside other antique lockets and charms for a textured appearance.

Clean gently using a soft, damp cloth without harsh chemical cleaners, soaps, or ultrasonic treatments, as organic pearls and nacre are sensitive to acids and abrasion.
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