Vintage Garnet Paste Enamel Egg Pendant And Silver Chain Period_Vintage

Vintage Garnet Paste Enamel Egg Pendant And Silver Chain Period_VintageThis fabulous vintage egg pendant is beautifully decorated with twinkling white pastes, a cabochon garnet on the bottom and teardrop and leaf motifs, highlighted in bright red and green guilloche enamel. Guilloche enamel dates to the 17th century and involves metal carefully worked by a lathe, or Rose Machine into a decorative pattern and overlaid with a colourful enamel to create a striking and highly detailed work of art. Its a beautiful design,

In the early 19th century during the “Grand Tour” days of the English aristocracy

The cameo is framed in a smooth

It was originally used by the Knights Hospitallers of St

its slender half-hoop design ensures comfortable everyday wear while allowing it to stack effortlessly alongside other rings or a wedding set

It’s remained in excellent condition and is held by a strong pin and safety chain

Maker’s mark (LC)

desired for their enchanting rainbow of colours that flow and dance across the surface of the stone

MARKS: 9K stamp

capturing the elegance

It would look enchanting on the end of a gold chain and is in pristine condition

It would make the perfect antique gift for a loved one

35ct total)