Antique Russian Miniature Egg Pendant

with Blue Sapphire in 14k Gold

$ 2,800.00 

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Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.

A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads. The egg itself has a smooth, satiny, time-won finish. The attatched bail is marked with the 56 zolotnik gold standard, and with obscured maker's initials. These pendants were traditionally given as gifts, at Easter. We love the elegance and restraint of this particular Easter egg— it is a rarity, and it is beautifully made!

Suspension ring is open— if you would like this welded closed, please leave a message in the notes field at checkout. Chain not included. If you would like to add a chain to your order, please inquire.

Materials

14k gold (56 Zolotnik)
Sapphire

Age

c. 1900

Dimensions

Measures 15.8 x 9.5, without suspension ring; measures 20.9 mm with susension ring; sapphire measures 5 x 4.3 mm.

Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A miniature, imperial Russian egg pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose single embellishment is a peaked, oval, medium-blue, natural, sapphire cabochon. This glowing, sugarloaf sapphire nests in the face of our little egg, where it is secured by the low profile edge of its seat, and a pair of graved beads.