{"product_id":"french-belle-epoque-18k-gold-mother-of-pearl-cherub-pendant-c-1910","title":"Belle Epoque Cherub Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA beautifully detailed French devotional pendant from the Belle Epoque, c.1910, crafted in rich 18K gold and centred on a finely engraved mother-of-pearl cherub. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe tiny plaque shows a contemplative winged child in low relief, the iridescence of the shell giving the figure a soft, shifting glow as it moves in the light.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe mount is a quatrefoil shape; this four-lobed outline echoes Gothic window tracery and was long associated with churches, the four Evangelists and the idea of heavenly order. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAround the border runs a ring of raised ivy leaves. Ivy was a popular motif in late-19th and early-20th-century religious jewellery: as an evergreen that clings tightly to whatever it grows upon, it symbolised eternal life, fidelity and steadfast faith. On a cherub pendant it gently suggests the soul held fast in divine protection, loved and remembered even as earthly seasons change.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reverse is left plain and smoothly polished, so it sits comfortably against the skin and could, if desired, be lightly engraved with initials or a date. The pendant bears the French eagle’s head hallmark for 18K gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMeasuring approximately 25mm across and weighing 1.57g, it has a pleasing but delicate presence; enough detail to reward close inspection, yet light and easy to wear on a fine chain or as part of a layered necklace.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA striking fusion of Belle Epoque Art Nouveau ornament and quiet religious imagery; intimate, symbolic and very wearable.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48948231078196,"sku":"1017810180","price":847000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A6640_2679659.jpg?v=1763413274","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-kr\/products\/french-belle-epoque-18k-gold-mother-of-pearl-cherub-pendant-c-1910","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}