French Saint-Esprit Necklace
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A French Saint-Esprit necklace of about 1830: the dove of the Holy Spirit, set with pearls and green pastes, on a fine gold chain.The Saint-Esprit, a dove descending to earth, is the symbol of the Holy Spirit and one of the best-loved devotional jewels of France. Here the dove is set with pearls and vivid green pastes (cut glass made to imitate emeralds), with hollow gold drops beneath that move as it is worn.The pendant hangs from a light 14K gold chain that closes with a barrel clasp. The necklace carries the French shell mark for 14K gold.A delicate jewel of faith and early 19th-century craftsmanship, and a meaningful gift.Details: c.1830; France; 14K gold, French shell mark; pearls and green pastes; length 46cm (18in); 4.6g.Condition: Very good; all components intact, and the gold keeps its warm lustre.
A French Saint-Esprit necklace of about 1830: the dove of the Holy Spirit, set with pearls and green pastes, on a fine gold chain.
The Saint-Esprit, a dove descending to earth, is the symbol of the Holy Spirit and one of the best-loved devotional jewels of France. Here the dove is set with pearls and vivid green pastes (cut glass made to imitate emeralds), with hollow gold drops beneath that move as it is worn.
The pendant hangs from a light 14K gold chain that closes with a barrel clasp. The necklace carries the French shell mark for 14K gold.
A delicate jewel of faith and early 19th-century craftsmanship, and a meaningful gift.
Details: c.1830; France; 14K gold, French shell mark; pearls and green pastes; length 46cm (18in); 4.6g.
Condition: Very good; all components intact, and the gold keeps its warm lustre.
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