French Vintage Virgin Mary Plique-À-Jour Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

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A beautiful and devotional jewel, this vintage pendant necklace features an elegant depiction of the Virgin Mary rendered in luminous … Read more A beautiful and devotional jewel, this vintage pendant necklace features an elegant depiction of the Virgin Mary rendered in luminous plique-à-jour enamel. This rare enameling technique allows light to pass through the enamel much like stained glass, creating a radiant glow that brings the image to life with delicate color and remarkable translucency. The artistry of plique-à-jour enamel requires exceptional craftsmanship, making pieces such as this especially admired.
The pendant is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold in France and suspended from a complementary 14k yellow gold Italian chain. Measuring 1 1/4 inches and paired with a 15-inch necklace, the piece sits beautifully at the neckline, offering both spiritual symbolism and refined vintage elegance. Dating to the 1970s, it is a graceful blend of traditional religious iconography and sophisticated goldsmithing. See less