1870s French Pink Miniature Mosaic Faith Hope Love Openwork Sterling Silver Pendant

This sterling silver pendant from 1870s France features a miniature mosaic from Rome, Italy. The mosaic is particularly noteworthy for its gradient pink tiles set against a pure white background, creating a striking visual contrast rarely seen in antique mosaics. The mosaic design centers on the Christian virtues of "Faith, Hope, and Love," symbolized by a "Cross, Anchor, and Heart," with the manually pieced mosaic's origin, "ROMA," inscribed below. Faith (Cross): Represents belief. The cross is a primary symbol of Christianity, signifying the wearer's unwavering faith or purity, and commemorating the sacrifice of Jesus. Hope (Anchor): Represents hope. From the age of seafaring, humanity witnessed the sea's power and capriciousness. In an era without communication devices, each voyage was uncertain until return, imbuing the anchor with new meaning for those hoping for the safe return of loved ones. The anchor also symbolizes strength, representing steadfastness and hope during turbulent times. Love (Heart): Represents charity. The flaming heart symbolizes ardent, devout religious love, yet its simplified and allegorical composition omits the crown of thorns and the cross. The pendant's main body is crafted with exquisite openwork design and beaded accents, offering a visually opulent yet light appearance that complements the colorful mosaic. The piece is in good antique condition, showing normal oxidation and signs of wear. Some areas exhibit more pronounced oxidation, while the mosaic remains intact. Please note this is a century-old antique, not a new item. Origin: France (with a miniature mosaic made in Italy) Year: 1870s Materials: Sterling Silver, Glass Tiles Dimensions: 5.2x3.2x0.4 cm Weight: 6.16g Condition: Good antique condition, showing normal oxidation and signs of wear, with some areas of more pronounced oxidation and an intact mosaic. Item Number: NV053_2502 Important Purchase Information: Antique jewelry refers to pieces "over one hundred years old." Items less than a century old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All antique jewelry sold by Xiang Cheng will come with a brand certificate detailing the piece's era, materials, and more. We offer a full refund if the item does not match the certificate's description. Before sale, each item's condition is meticulously recorded with photographic equipment to ensure customers are fully aware of any imperfections or signs of use. These images form part of the item description. Therefore, we kindly ask customers to carefully assess their purchase intent before checkout. Once checkout is complete, due to the unique nature of our products, we regret that returns or exchanges for any reason, including flaws or depreciation, cannot be accepted. We urge customers to confirm their purchase intent thoroughly before completing the transaction to avoid any disputes. Shipping Methods: Enjoy "free shipping on any pendant purchase" for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. Within Taiwan, all items will be shipped via registered postal mail. If registered mail is inconvenient, please specify store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart) in your order, along with the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via SF Express.