A stunning and versatile antique French repousée combination pendant-brooch made of 18k Rolled-Gold (signed “ORIA”) from the late 1800s/early 1900s “Belle Epoque” (Edwardian/Art Nouveau) period in France. Repousée arabesques surround of flower with a ruby cabochon, and a white gold stem featuring an old-cut diamond and a seed pearl. Such elegance and loveliness…
C-clasp.
Chain not included.
 
ORIA (like FIX and MURAT) was a French mark denoting a closely guarded formula of superior quality rolled-gold jewellery used from the early 1800s. Copper or brass was covered with unusually thick 18-carat gold which does not typically show signs of wear. The very best designers were commissioned to come up with these pieces, and the idea was to create jewellery of such good design and quality that it could not easily be distinguished from its solid gold counterparts.
 
MATERIAL:
Gold FIX (18k gold and brass), Seed Pearl
 
AGE: 
Early to Mid 1800s 
 
CONDITION: 
Very good – surface wear commensurate with age and use
 
SIZE: 
H 3.5
W 2.5
 
WEIGHT:
4.47 g
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet box.