Saint Esprit brooch in gold and Alençon stones, “Rooster’s head” hallmark.
Normandy, France
Years 1798-1809
Saint Esprit brooch in silver and Rhine stones
Normandy, France
19th century
Holy Spirit brooch and pendant in silver and Rhine stones
Normandy, France
18th century
Height: 8cm
Holy Spirit pendant and its slide in gold and Rhine stones.
Normandy, France
Early 19th century
Yvetot necklace with Holy Spirit in silver and vermeil with Rhine stones.
Normandy, France
Early 19th century
Yvetot necklace in silver and vermeil with Rhine stones, cross-shaped pendant.
Early 19th century
Normandy, France
Saint-Lô cross in yellow gold, forming a pendant with its attachment on the reverse adorned with five large Rhine stones, the last pear-shaped on the mobile pendant.
18th century work
Saint-Lô, France
The term “cameo” comes from the Latin word “cammaeus”, itself derived from the Greek word “kamaia”, meaning “decorative object”. Cameos are carved gems, often in relief, which have been popular throughout the ages, notably in Antiquity, the Renaissance and the Victorian era.
Made using the traditional filigree technique typical of 17th-century Spanish craftsmanship the medallion features meticulous work of intertwined silver threads creating complex and detailed openwork designs.
Miniature pendant- double-sided painted fixed under glass representing the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, yellow gold frame decorated with spiral patterns in enamelled polychromy.
Spain
17th century