What do these pendants typically depict?

These pieces generally portray sacred figures from Catholic tradition, most frequently the Virgin Mary, the Madonna and Child, or specific saints such as Saint Christopher and Saint John the Baptist. Other common motifs include the Sacred Heart and the Holy Dove. Craftsmen rendered these subjects in high relief upon gold backgrounds, often framing them with enamel work, pearls, or engraved floral borders.

How can I date a french catholic pendant?

Dating relies primarily on stylistic clues, workshop signatures, and metal standards, with the majority originating between eighteen-ninety and nineteen-fifty. Art Nouveau influences appear in pieces from the turn of the twentieth century, characterised by flowing lines and plique-a-jour enamel. Later pieces from the nineteen-twenties to the nineteen-fifties often adopt cleaner geometric framing or distinct mid-century devotional imagery. Maker marks stamped on the gold suspension rings also assist in establishing a specific period.

How were these religious medals worn historically?

Owners typically suspended these medals from gold chains to wear them close to the heart as a personal expression of faith. They functioned as daily devotional objects as well as protective amulets for travellers. Some examples were designed as charms to be attached to bracelets alongside other religious mementos. Their dual role as jewellery and sacred items made them popular gifts for significant life events.

What is plique-a-jour enamel?

Plique-a-jour is a delicate glass-firing technique where enamel is applied to open wirework cells without a solid backing plate. When held to the light, the translucent colours glow like miniature stained glass windows. This method required exceptional skill from the jeweller to prevent the enamel from cracking during the cooling process, making it a hallmark of finer nineteenth and early twentieth-century pieces.

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A french catholic pendant offers a small devotional miniature in gold, enamel, or mother of pearl.

French 18k Yellow Gold St Therese Medal Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French 18k Yellow Gold St Therese Medal Charm Pendant

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Arnault Art Nouveau French Madonna and Child 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920

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Arnault Art Nouveau French Madonna and Child 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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French Grün 18k Yellow Gold Jesus Christ Crown of Thorns Medal Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French Grün 18k Yellow Gold Jesus Christ Crown of Thorns Medal Charm Pendant

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French Monet Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French Monet Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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Dropsy Notre Dame De Mont Carmel Sacred Heart 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

19th century

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Dropsy Notre Dame De Mont Carmel Sacred Heart 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

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French Ruffony Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

1920 - 1940

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French Ruffony Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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French Religious Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French Religious Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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Augis Grun French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

1920 - 1940

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Augis Grun French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

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French Serraz Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French Serraz Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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The selection spans from eighteen-ninety to nineteen-fifty, featuring eighteen-carat yellow, rose, and white gold alongside mother of pearl and enamel.

French Holy Chalice 18k Rose Gold Pearl Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French Holy Chalice 18k Rose Gold Pearl Medal Pendant

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French Perriat Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Charm

1900 - 1920

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French Perriat Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Charm

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French Madonna and Child 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French Madonna and Child 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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French St Scapulaire Madonna Jesus Sacred Heart 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French St Scapulaire Madonna Jesus Sacred Heart 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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French 18k Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum Medal Pendant

1920 - 1940

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French 18k Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum Medal Pendant

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French St Therese Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French St Therese Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

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French Catholic Pendant

French 18k Yellow Gold St Therese Medal Charm Pendant

Arnault Art Nouveau French Madonna and Child 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Grün 18k Yellow Gold Jesus Christ Crown of Thorns Medal Charm Pendant

French Monet Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Dropsy Notre Dame De Mont Carmel Sacred Heart 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French Ruffony Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Religious Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Augis Grun French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French Serraz Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Holy Chalice 18k Rose Gold Pearl Medal Pendant

French Perriat Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Charm

French Madonna and Child 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French St Scapulaire Madonna Jesus Sacred Heart 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French 18k Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum Medal Pendant

French St Therese Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

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