What is a gold openwork pendant?

A gold openwork pendant is a decorative item of jewellery featuring pierced or skeletal metal designs. These pieces often incorporate gemstones or serve as protective cases. Peculiar forms include ball cages designed to hold specific objects like goa stones alongside standard pendant shapes.

How do I wear these pendants?

These pieces are suspended from chains to be worn around the neck as personal adornments. Their intricate metalwork makes them focal points of an outfit. Matching the gold tone, such as rose or yellow gold, with your chain creates a cohesive appearance.

How old are these pendants?

The available items span from the Victorian era through the Edwardian period and into the 1920s. Each era brings distinct stylistic touches to the metalwork. Maker details and gold purity marks often assist in determining the precise historical context of an individual piece.