How were these gold medals worn?

Pendants and charms were typically suspended from fine gold chains around the neck as personal talismans or expressions of religious devotion. Many feature original suspension loops designed for daily wear. Smaller medals were also attached to chatelaines or rosaries, serving both decorative and practical devotional functions in daily life.

What is plique-à-jour enamel?

Plique-à-jour is an intricate enamelling method where transparent enamel is fired within open gold wire cells. The absence of a solid backing allows light to pass directly through the coloured glass. In these religious pieces, the technique often frames the figure of the Virgin Mary with stained-glass-like brilliance.

Are the paintings original or copies?

The paintings include both original devotional works and period interpretations or studies after master compositions, such as those by Raphael. These pieces reflect historical traditions of studying and replicating revered religious art. Each listing details the specific attribution, whether linked to a known circle of artists or created as a devotional interpretation.

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These pieces of antique gold virgin mary jewellery and art encapsulate centuries of devotional craft, offering portable or displayable expressions of faith.