An extraordinarily rare and museum-quality French 18K yellow gold demi-parure set from the 19th Century, complete with its original fitted velvet-lined presentation box.
This breathtaking heirloom collection features an oval pendant and matching drop earrings, each meticulously inset with exquisite hand-painted classical miniature portrait porcelain plaques. The central pendant depicts a serene romantic allegory of a maiden and cupid surrounded by lush nature, while the teardrop earrings feature delicate individual figures.
Encased in rich 18K gold ornate ribbon-and-floral gold repoussé frames, the set is further accented with luminous natural split seed pearls. Struck with the prestigious official French Eagle's Head hallmark (Tête d'Aigle) for 18K gold authenticity. Finding an authentic 19th-century French gold miniature set preserved complete with its custom antique box is an exceptional rarity for serious fine-art and antique jewelry collectors.
• Style: 19th Century French Victorian / Romanticism, Fine Art Jewelry, Heirloom Parure
• Era: Circa 1870s–1890s (19th Century)
• Condition: Remarkable Antique Condition. Miniature porcelain plaques retain vibrant colors with zero hairline cracks; gold work is intricate and intact. Original fitted box shows authentic, gentle age-related exterior wear.
Measurements & Details
• Set Includes: 1 Pendant / Brooch, 1 Pair of Drop Earrings, 1 Original Custom Fitted Velvet Box
• Materials: Solid 18K Yellow Gold, Hand-Painted Miniature Porcelain Plaques, Natural Seed Pearls
• Hallmarks: French Eagle’s Head (Tête d'Aigle) hallmark for 18K gold
• Origin: Made in France
