18K Solid Gold and Platinum White Sapphire Pendant c. 1910 communion_pendant unlike solid gold

unlike solid gold

French jewelers tended to use a higher percentage of copper alloy in their creations which gives a unique and beautiful color

Foil backing was used in the Georgian period to help darker stone shine more brightly and add depth as cutting techniques were not as advanced

Material: 800 silver (crab hallmark)Period: 1900sWeight: 12

The locket is small and puffed with a beautiful central hinged glass partition which protects a photo of a little girl who grew up far before our time

18K Solid Gold and Platinum White Sapphire Pendant c. 1910 communion_pendant unlike solid goldLuminous, beautifully crafted, and effortlessly chic, this early Art Deco pendant was crafted around 1920. Bearing an eagle head hallmark on the bail, the pendant was crafted from 18k gold and topped with platinum to better reflect the light from the old European cut white sapphire which centers this lovely piece. The frame surrounding the sapphire is inlaid with diamond chips. White sapphires were often used as diamond substitutes as they are hard