Henry Perichon Gilded Bronze Necklace with Jeweled Cabochons

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Henry Perichon (also known as renowned French designer Henry) designed this stunning Medieval Revival gilded bronze pendant necklace in the … Read more Henry Perichon (also known as renowned French designer Henry) designed this stunning Medieval Revival gilded bronze pendant necklace in the 1950s. The bronze metal pendant features an antique Middle Ages design influence and is ornate with black and paprika red poured glass cabochons, complemented by topaz crystal rhinestones. The substantial, gilded bronze worked chain, with its distinctive hook closing clasp, is the brand signature of Henry's jewelry. The engraved Henry's signature is on the back of the pendant.
Dimensions: The necklace's total length is 25.20 in (64 cm), the drop is 14.19 in (36 cm) long, and the pendant is 1.38 in (3.5 cm) wide by 2.32 in (5.8 cm) high.

Reference: Henri Perichon (1910 - 1970), known as "Henry," is one of the most inventive French jewelry designers of the 20th Century. His studio was in Lyon, where he worked on mediums such as bronze, silver, white metal, or resin (Talosel). His style is hard to define, reflecting a diverse range of influences, including Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Deco. Many famous actresses from the 1950s and 1960s, such as Claudette Colbert, Suzanne Flon, Michele Morgan, and Edwige Feuillere, wore his jewelry on stage and in real life. See less