Jeweled Egg - Vintage 10K Gold Garnet & Cloisonné Enamel Egg Pendant & 14K Gold Chain (VP170)

Jeweled Egg - Vintage 10K Gold Garnet & Cloisonné Enamel Egg Pendant & 14K Gold Chain. This wonderful pendant is crafted from 10K gold, tested and confirmed. The chain is crafted from 14K gold, hallmarked 14K gold, Italy.  Featuring 5 natural cabochon garnet gemstones, enamel work, Victorian revival vintage styling, and high quality craftsmanship. Not often see in solid gold, this precious egg is indicative to a Faberge egg. This particular example features beautiful bezel set glowing garnets, and exquisite cloisonné enamel work. The color combination of the green and blue enamel -work looks stunning with the red wine colored garnets. The vintage golden egg has a substantial bale, which holds the weight of the egg perfectly. The chain is an attractive belcher design, which is adjustable from 18" - 20". The clasp is a secure lobster claw clasp, which is in perfect working order. This exquisite vintage jeweled egg would make a very special gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. A stunning and unique piece of jewelry! 

Comments: A perfect piece for someone who appreciates the fine workmanship of  master goldsmiths. 

Note: Appraisal included with the piece. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the vale of the fine workmanship of antique and vintage jewelry. 

History: The history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds).

Enameling dates as far back as 13th-century BC. Often made from precious metals with inlays of enamel, its history is traceable through jewelry, accessories, and numerous other works. There is no set destination of the practice's creation as it is documented over thousands of years from all over the world.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

A Fabergé egg (Russian: яйцо Фаберже, tr. yaytso Faberzhe) is a jewelled egg created by the jewellery firm House of Fabergé, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. As many as 69 were created, of which 57 survive today. Virtually all were manufactured under the supervision of Peter Carl Fabergé between 1885 and 1917. Even though this egg pendant is not made by Carl Fabergé, it is a lovely example of how his masterpieces influenced jewelers to make precious gold egg jewelry. 

Measurements: Pendant (Including bale) 26.00 mm x 12.00 mm    Chain 18"-20" (adjustable)

Stone Size: Garnet .82 carats 

Weight: 6.30 grams 

Condition: Excellent   Note: Upon inspection there is small amount of age related enamel loss, which is completely acceptable considering the piece is over 60 years old. 

Origin: Italy 

Date: Circa 1960