1900s French Regional Jewelry Sky Blue Emaux Bressans Silver Gilt Pendant

This is an Emaux Bressans pendant from 1900s France, crafted entirely from silver gilt. Emaux Bressans, originating from the Bresse region in southeastern France, represents a distinctive local artistry. This technique, initially used for decorating weaponry in the 14th century, began adorning jewelry in the 19th century. Emaux Bressans are renowned for their intricate gold leaf designs depicting foliage, their use of dimensional enamel beads, and their rich, saturated colors. The pendant features a striking sky-blue enamel as its primary hue, highlighted by the signature gold leaf foliage motif. Accented with red and white dimensional enamel beads, the underlying diamond pattern subtly emerges in the light, adding depth to the complex and opulent ornamentation. The rope-patterned border frames the pendant with a generous contour, emphasizing its delicate and exquisite craftsmanship. The piece strongly retains its original regional identity, allowing its provenance to be instantly recognized, making French regional jewelry a highly collectible treasure. The piece is in good antique condition, showing normal signs of oxidation and wear commensurate with its age. The enamel and gold leaf designs are almost entirely intact. Please note, this is a century-old antique and not a new item. Origin: France Year: 1900s Materials: Silver gilt, Enamel Dimensions: Pendant 3x2.3x0.8 cm, Bail 0.6 cm Weight: 5.67g Condition: Good antique condition, with normal oxidation and wear. Enamel and gold leaf patterns are largely undamaged. Important Notes: Antique jewelry refers to pieces over 100 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 era, materials, and other specifics of the piece. 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 customers are fully aware of any imperfections or signs of wear. These images form an integral part of the product description. Therefore, we kindly request that customers carefully evaluate their purchasing intent before checkout. Once the checkout process is completed, and due to the unique nature of our merchandise, we regret that returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for any reason, including minor flaws or signs of age. Please confirm your commitment to purchase thoroughly before completing your transaction to avoid any disputes. Shipping Methods: Enjoy complimentary shipping on any single pendant purchase to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. Shipments within Taiwan will be sent via registered post by the Post Office. If registered mail is inconvenient, please specify convenience store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart) in your order notes and provide the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via SF Express.