1870-1890s Blue Enamel Pendant with Gold Thread Border

Emaux Bressans, a distinctive style from the southeastern region of France, typically features a gilded sterling silver or alloy base adorned with gold leaf patterns on its enamel surface. These intricate and delicate enamel pieces are highly recognizable, with their bright and saturated colors being particularly captivating. This enameling technique for jewelry was invented in the late 14th century, originally for decorating papal swords. It saw widespread use in jewelry from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, becoming immensely popular. Regional French jewelry has always been a highly collectible item. Before the extensive railway network was established in mid-19th century France, transportation was limited, and each region maintained a strong sense of independence. Regional jewelry offers a glimpse into the customs, traditions, and fashion of different areas. Their rich, indigenous characteristics allow one to instantly identify the jewelry's origin. The base of this enamel piece is a highly sought-after saturated sky blue, featuring a relief of guilloché patterns before being enameled, adding a sense of depth. The enamel coating is further embellished by meticulously hand-applied gold leaf and small, raised red and white enameled flowers that have been fired separately. The setting for the blue pendant is further enhanced by delicate, intricate openwork gold threads. The pendant is in near-perfect condition. Apart from signs of storage from nearly a century of existence (including minor scratches and slight oxidation marks as shown in the photos), the enamel is bright, complete, and without any chips or losses. It is a piece suitable for everyday wear, yet it doesn't lack antique charm. Blue enamel pendant with gold thread border Origin: France Year: 1890 Materials: Copper alloy, enamel, gold leaf Dimensions: Diameter 3.2cm, enamel portion diameter 1.8cm, bail 0.8cm Condition: Good, with minor scratches as pictured. Not in new condition, as it is an antique piece over a hundred years old. Purchase Notice: Antique jewelry refers to pieces "over a hundred years old." Items less than a century old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Xiangcheng Antique Jewelry comes with a brand certificate detailing the item's age, materials, and other specifics. We offer a full refund if the item does not match the certificate. Each item's condition is meticulously documented with photographic equipment before sale to ensure our members are fully aware of any flaws or signs of wear. Photographs form an integral part of the item description. Therefore, we kindly request that members carefully consider their purchase intent before checkout. Once the checkout process is complete, due to the unique nature of our products, we regret that returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for any reason, including minor flaws or signs of age. We urge members to confirm their purchase intent thoroughly before checkout to avoid any disputes.