{"product_id":"c-1860s-french-st-esprit-gem-set-pendant","title":"C. 1860s. French St. Esprit Gem-Set Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eC. 1860s. A refined French St. Esprit brooch pendant. \u003cspan class=\"citation-45\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45\"\u003eSaint Esprit (Holy Spirit)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e motif, featuring a dove descending to earth, is a classic piece of French regional jewelry.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e An example such as this, without a bow design, is most likely from the Auvergne area. \u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003eWhile the dove carries profound Christian meaning, it also universally represents peace and hope. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis particular pendant is set in rich 18k gold and presents a chunky, luminous old-cut diamond weighing approximately 1 carat. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe drops, symbolically referred to as the \"Tears of Christ,\" are finely completed with ruby, sapphire, and emerald beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA versatile piece, it can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch, as it retains its perfectly functional brooch fitting. The top front area displays French eagle head hallmarks and a lozenge-shaped maker's mark. Overall, this magnificent piece is in great condition with a natural patina on the gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003eSize: Approximately 50mm x 29mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LAELIUS Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46072533123222,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/0129\/files\/StEsprit1_SQF.jpg?v=1767665707","url":"https:\/\/www.laeliusantiques.com\/products\/c-1860s-french-st-esprit-gem-set-pendant","provider":"LAELIUS Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}