Tortoise Shell And Piqué Gold Cross Pendant - Napoleon III Period
Latin cross-shaped pendant made from turtle shell with a beautiful depth of tone, featuring warm, amber reflections. This jewel perfectly illustrates the taste for exotic materials and technical refinement of the second half of the French 19th century.
The decoration is executed using the complex technique of piqué d'or et d'argent (often referred to simply as "Piqué"). This method involved inserting tiny nails or strips of precious metal directly into the heated scale. As it cools, the shell retracts and permanently imprisons the metal without any adhesive.
Features:
- Material: tortoise shell
- Weight: 3.3 g
- Ornamentation: gold and silver piqué
- Setting: 18K YELLOW GOLD
- Length: 6.3 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
The decoration is executed using the complex technique of piqué d'or et d'argent (often referred to simply as "Piqué"). This method involved inserting tiny nails or strips of precious metal directly into the heated scale. As it cools, the shell retracts and permanently imprisons the metal without any adhesive.
Features:
- Material: tortoise shell
- Weight: 3.3 g
- Ornamentation: gold and silver piqué
- Setting: 18K YELLOW GOLD
- Length: 6.3 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
600 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Gold
Length: 6,3 cm
Width: 3,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1750354
Availability: In stock
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