ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1900 French Enameled Pendant Charm In 18Kt Gold With Rubies

French Etruscan revival charm.

This is a beautiful pendant-charm created in France during the turn of the 19th century, between 1890 and 1900. Crafted as a dangle lantern with intricate Etruscan revival patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and decorated with applications of hard glass enamels. It is embellished with four natural vivid red rubies and fitted on top with a movable ring to wear in a chain or necklace.

Country: France.

Period: Etruscan revival, 1890-1910

Rubies: Mount in flush settings, with 4 European rounds faceted cut natural vivid red rubies, with an estimate weight of 0.08 carats.

Weight: 2.70 Grams, (1.73 Dwt).

Measurements: 12 mm by 12 mm x 30 mm (0.47 x 0.47 x 1.18 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and the national eagle's head for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold.

Revival jewelry

The styles from the renaissance and Middle Ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance, the Etruscan and the Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new aesthetic. As a result of the construction work on the Suez Canal in the mid-1860’s and the Egyptian excavations of Auguste Mariette and the resultant exhibit of Egyptian treasures at the exposition Universelle in 1867, a fascination for all things Egyptian and ancient cultures developed.

Collateral: This French charm is accompanied by a presentation pochette.

Condition: The overall condition of this French charm is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 4 rubies are secured in the settings, minimal enamel loses. This charm was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P081625SNML/.0649