'La Belle Époque' - French Multi Gem and Pearl 18k Gold Pendant - Circa 1890

An exquisite mix of gems are displayed in this stunning nineteenth century piece. An authentic cabochon Persian turquoise centers eighteen (18) cultured pearls and the following precious stones :

The movement known as Edwardian in Great Britain was known as the Belle-Époque (beautiful era) in France. Jewelry was designed to reflect the neoclassical and rococo motifs of the 18th Century French courts. Imaging palaces such as Versailles we can see where jewelers got their inspiration from. 

ID#: PEN108

Stones: 

• Ruby oval cabochon cut (1)

• Ruby round cabochon cut (2)

• Light Blue Sapphire round cabochon cut (2)

• Blue Sapphire oval cabochon cut (1)

• Amethyst round cabochon cut (1)

• Amethyst oval cabochon cut (1)

• Rubellite round cabochon cut (1)

• Rubellite octagonal faceted (2)

• Green Tourmaline octagonal faceted (2)

• Citrine round faceted (2)

• Green Emerald oval cabochon (1)

Metal : 18k yellow gold

Dimensions : 1 7/8 inch x 1 7/8 inch

Weight : 19.2 grams