Set in yellow gold composed of a barrette brooch decorated in a bezel setting on a paillon with 5 rose-cut garnets and a cross in yellow gold decorated in a bezel setting on a paillon rose-cut garnets.
Cross pendant in yellow gold with applied decoration of foliage and adorned in its claw setting with fine orange stones.
The cross called “Mistralian” was created at the end of the 19th century during the revival of Provençal pride inspired by “Félibrige”, the regional association of Frédéric Mistral. In openwork gold, it is set with rose-cut diamonds.
Provence, France
19th century
Holy Spirit brooch in gold and Alençon stones, “Rooster’s head” hallmark.
Normandy, France
Years 1798-1809
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
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
This Rouen cross is therefore not only a testimony to the skill of the craftsmen of the time, but also a piece steeped in history, embodying the elegance and tradition of Normandy at the crossroads between two centuries.