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Antique Plique-à-jour Madonna Medallion

Antique Plique-à-jour Madonna Medallion

MOLIMO VINTAGE

$3 650 USD
$3 650 USD
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An antique Art Nouveau medallion, depicting Mother Mary, with a halo of shimmering rose cut diamonds, and original diamond bail. Framed with intricate floral plique-à-jour enamel work in shades of blue, an enamel technique with no metal backing, allowing the light to shine through like a miniature stained glass window. 

Plique-à-jour is a challenging, time-consuming technique, originally developed in the ancient Byzantine empire but revived in the late 1800s. It became a signature of Art Nouveau style, as the translucency of the enamel could be used to create lifelike leaves, petals, and insect wings.

Signed E. Dropsy for Émile Dropsy, (1848-1923) a French engraver, known for his work inspired by religious figures and nature. 

Marked with an eagle's head, the French mark for 18k gold, tested to verify. In good antique condition, some enamel wear. 

Weight: 9.34 g

Size: 30 mm / approx. 1.25" diameter

Chains sold separately.

All jewelry is thoroughly cleaned before being sent to customers.

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Every molimo vintage piece is pre-loved and carefully hand-selected. Vintage jewelry goes through our testing and inspection process to ensure precious metal content, gemstone species and natural or lab origin. We love bringing high quality, unique and storied, and environmentally friendly pieces to you via our vintage collection!

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About our vintage pieces

Our pre-loved vintage and antique pieces can have imperfections or scratches from their past adventures. All vintage jewelry is thoroughly cleaned before being sent to customers. We do our best to clearly document any imperfections in our photos and listings. Colors may slightly vary due to lighting sources or your monitor settings, and all measurements are approximate.

Jewelry care

With a little bit of care, your jewelry can last many lifetimes. Please avoid contact with harsh chemicals, abrasive surfaces, and extreme temperatures. We recommend regular cleaning with mild dish soap, warm water, and a soft brush to scrub.

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