Antique Pendant De Fatima of Mary |
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Antique Pendant De Fatima of Mary - This piece is the pride of our collection. We are proud to offer you this exquisite and extremely rare hand-made Christian motif. The pendant was made only from precious materials: Platinum, 18k gold, and 69 rose-cut diamonds with a 0.5kt. total weight 3 old European-cut diamonds. The details are literally micro-fine. The facade appears to have been crafted through some type of baking process, perhaps with a piece of gold inlay foil that makes up the halo, behind a piece of glass. Whatever mysterious and forgotten process was used, the result is that the portrait of the Virgin Mary appears three-dimensional. It is a truly breath-taking experience to hold this piece in one's hand. The overall dimensions are approximately 56.7/42.75/3.5mm (height/width/thickness). This one-of-a-kind piece bears a level of craftsmanship on par with the finest museum-quality artifacts |
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| ITEM NUMBER | ANWH1024
A closer look at the micro-fine detail
Click text.A closer look at the possible baking process involved Click text.
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| TITLE | Antique Pendant of Mary the Mother of Christ |
| MANUFACTURER | Hand-made c.1900 |
| CONDITION | Excellent |
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| STATUS | For Sale |
69 rose-cut diamonds 3 old European-cut diamonds |
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 Front -18kt. gold and platinum Back -18kt. gold |
| PIC_2 |  Item placed on grid (1/4" squares) for comparison:1-3/4" by 2-3/8". (above) Click image for enlargement |
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  Reverse micro enameling on glass Pendant De Fatima of Mary |
| PIC_4 | (left below) A piece of gold foil is inlayed
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make up her halo - click on image for enlargement (right below) Top line reads: Senhora Do Rosario in Brazil - click on image for enlargement (right below) Bottom line reads: De Fatima
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Facade through 20x microscope Facade through 10x microscope
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