18 K Gold Plique-à-Jour Polychrome Enamel 1920's Virgin Medal w Chain XXR

Presented here is an extremely rare 18 carat Solid Gold pendant medal of the Virgin Mary in Polychrome enamel Plique-à-jour

a) It is round with 30 mm diameter ( 1.2 in.) excluding bail.

b) The enamel is polychrome i.e. of many colors as may be seen on the close up of the pictures with dark and light enamel on the back side and with pink and blue on Mary's dress.

c) Its weight is a heavy 8.30 grams of solid 18 carat gold. It is in Pristine condition.

d) It is made using the “Plique-à-jour” technique : Plique-à-jour (French for "letting in daylight") is a vitreous enameling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. All intact plique-à-jour medals are very rare today. This medal has an extra rare and very fine aspect : the tiny - but very neat - gold stars on the enamel. This indicates a very high quality of craftsmanship

e) The pendant is high relief and made very probably in Spain in view of its style. It dates very probably of the 1920's . The bail is hallmarked.


The chain in the picture is NOT gold but Vermeil, which is Gold plated Sterling Silver. It is 50 cm long ( 20 in.). It is included as a gift in the offer.

Pictures have been taken so that the beautiful Plique-à-jour effect is well seen, also under different lighting.

This rare item is very sweet and highly attractive and extremely well done. In an exceptional as new condition, it is definitely a unique heirloom.

Pictures are an intrinsic part of the description . Please use the zoom feature.

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