Antique heraldic pendant in engraved amethyst and 18-carat gold
Period: early 19th century (Empire / Restoration)
Materials: engraved amethyst, 18-carat yellow gold setting (750)
Technique: intaglio on hardstone, faceted cut
Provenance: Europe
Important antique pendant adorned with a large amethyst, faceted and finely engraved as an intaglio with a complete heraldic coat of arms.
The engraving depicts an armorial shield bearing a cross pattée, topped by a crowned helmet, indicating titled nobility or affiliation with a chivalric order. The shield is framed by an engraved banner bearing the Latin motto:
« FORTITUDINE ET CONSTANTIA »
("By courage and constancy")
A classic motto from heraldic, moral and chivalric tradition, frequently associated with the values of loyalty, perseverance, and honor.
The 18-carat yellow gold setting, finely openworked and adorned with elegant scrolls, is characteristic of the neoclassical and historicist taste of the early 19th century. The whole forms a piece of jewelry that is both symbolic and of heritage value, intended to be worn as a jewel of belonging, remembrance, or distinction.
Very beautiful state of preservation for a piece from this period.
Rare object, pertaining both to glyptics, heraldry, and antique collectible jewelry.
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Antique heraldic pendant in engraved amethyst and 18-carat gold
Period: early 19th century (Empire / Restoration)
Materials: engraved amethyst, 18-carat yellow gold setting (750)
Technique: intaglio on hardstone, faceted cut
Provenance: Europe
Important antique pendant adorned with a large amethyst, faceted and finely engraved as an intaglio with a complete heraldic coat of arms.
The engraving depicts an armorial shield bearing a cross pattée, topped by a crowned helmet, indicating titled nobility or affiliation with a chivalric order. The shield is framed by an engraved banner bearing the Latin motto:
« FORTITUDINE ET CONSTANTIA »
("By courage and constancy")
A classic motto from heraldic, moral and chivalric tradition, frequently associated with the values of loyalty, perseverance, and honor.
The 18-carat yellow gold setting, finely openworked and adorned with elegant scrolls, is characteristic of the neoclassical and historicist taste of the early 19th century. The whole forms a piece of jewelry that is both symbolic and of heritage value, intended to be worn as a jewel of belonging, remembrance, or distinction.
Very beautiful state of preservation for a piece from this period.
Rare object, pertaining both to glyptics, heraldry, and antique collectible jewelry.
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Period: early 19th century (Empire / Restoration)
Materials: engraved amethyst, 18-carat yellow gold setting (750)
Technique: intaglio on hardstone, faceted cut
Provenance: Europe
Important antique pendant adorned with a large amethyst, faceted and finely engraved as an intaglio with a complete heraldic coat of arms.
The engraving depicts an armorial shield bearing a cross pattée, topped by a crowned helmet, indicating titled nobility or affiliation with a chivalric order. The shield is framed by an engraved banner bearing the Latin motto:
« FORTITUDINE ET CONSTANTIA »
("By courage and constancy")
A classic motto from heraldic, moral and chivalric tradition, frequently associated with the values of loyalty, perseverance, and honor.
The 18-carat yellow gold setting, finely openworked and adorned with elegant scrolls, is characteristic of the neoclassical and historicist taste of the early 19th century. The whole forms a piece of jewelry that is both symbolic and of heritage value, intended to be worn as a jewel of belonging, remembrance, or distinction.
Very beautiful state of preservation for a piece from this period.
Rare object, pertaining both to glyptics, heraldry, and antique collectible jewelry.
