Victorian Etruscan Revival Orb Pendant

with floral band, in 14k Gold

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Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A charming, Victorian-era, orb-shaped pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold and finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This small orb is decorated, all over, with twisted wirework, and fine granulation that coalesces around the orb's primary feature— a band of tiles, with flower decor, that spans its meridian.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A charming, Victorian-era, orb-shaped pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold and finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This small orb is decorated, all over, with twisted wirework, and fine granulation that coalesces around the orb's primary feature— a band of tiles, with flower decor, that spans its meridian.

A charming, Victorian-era, orb-shaped pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold and finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This small orb is decorated, all over, with twisted wirework, and fine granulation that coalesces around the orb's primary feature— a band of tiles, with flower decor, that spans its meridian. To the orb's north and south, further wirework and granulation encircle its finial bead, and its bail. The orb hangs from a round jump ring. This little pendant is especially ornate, and the flower tiles make it unusual. We love the harmony in this very symmetrical design— so much care was invested in this small hand-fabricated object!

Materials

14k gold

Age

c. 1880

Dimensions

Total drop (including jump ring) measures approx 23.5 mm; orb measures approx 14.4 mm; weight is approx 2.7 grams.

Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A charming, Victorian-era, orb-shaped pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold and finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This small orb is decorated, all over, with twisted wirework, and fine granulation that coalesces around the orb's primary feature— a band of tiles, with flower decor, that spans its meridian.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A charming, Victorian-era, orb-shaped pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold and finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This small orb is decorated, all over, with twisted wirework, and fine granulation that coalesces around the orb's primary feature— a band of tiles, with flower decor, that spans its meridian.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A charming, Victorian-era, orb-shaped pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold and finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This small orb is decorated, all over, with twisted wirework, and fine granulation that coalesces around the orb's primary feature— a band of tiles, with flower decor, that spans its meridian.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A charming, Victorian-era, orb-shaped pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold and finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This small orb is decorated, all over, with twisted wirework, and fine granulation that coalesces around the orb's primary feature— a band of tiles, with flower decor, that spans its meridian.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A charming, Victorian-era, orb-shaped pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold and finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This small orb is decorated, all over, with twisted wirework, and fine granulation that coalesces around the orb's primary feature— a band of tiles, with flower decor, that spans its meridian.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A charming, Victorian-era, orb-shaped pendant, modeled in 14k yellow gold and finished with a rich, high-color bloom. This small orb is decorated, all over, with twisted wirework, and fine granulation that coalesces around the orb's primary feature— a band of tiles, with flower decor, that spans its meridian.