Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones
Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones
Person wearing multiple gold necklaces on a white shirt
Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones
Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones
Multicolored Faberge egg pendant necklace on a black background
Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones
Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones
Person wearing multiple gold necklaces on a white shirt
Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones
Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones
Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones
Multicolored Faberge egg pendant necklace on a black background

Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones

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Victorian era Antique Egg Pendant in 10k Gold with Paste Stones

Pendant diameter measures 13mm and overall length with ring is 25mm. Pale yellow gold egg tests as 10k with a 14k gold ring - color is well matched.

Egg is adorned with scroll line work and fitted with paste stones in green, red and clear. Overall pendant weight is 2.91 grams and the piece is in excellent antique condition.

This is likely part of the Russian tradition among affluent families to give girls an egg pendant each year before Easter. She’d wear them on a chain from Easter to Ascension Day, and over time the growing necklace sentimentally marked the years until her marriage. As an example of one of these necklaces, I've included a photograph of necklace made entirely of Fabergé eggs (source Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum).

A beautiful piece and a great conversation starter!

Details

  • European antique
  • Victorian era - late 1800s
  • 10k gold egg with 14k ring
  • 2.91 grams
  • 13 mm diameter x 25 mm overall drop
  • Excellent antique condition with normal age related wear

Please reach out with any questions jill@p-penelope.com

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Nancy Howayeck
18k bar link necklace

Absolutely beautiful neck chain..never disappointed in my purchases here..reliable seller..will shop here again

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Patricia Honan
Beauty

Im loving my new 14k chain! It is so well made and perfect for everyday. I hope to find another that I can stack it with and will purchase here again!! Thank you so much Jill!

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Etsy customer

Seller was a great communicator and shipped fast! Thanks so much, it’s beautiful!!!

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Rebecca C
Gorgeous selection!

I purchased a vintage chain and now I honestly don’t think I want to get a vintage chain from anywhere else. Great product curation. Will be back

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Kathleen Kenny
18K Gold Citrine Pendant

I actually purchased this lovely citrine pendant not too long ago over the phone speaking directly with Jill, the owner of Penelope Penelope. This is how she and I do business nowadays. As well as this pendant, I have purchased many, many other beautiful vintage pieces from her over the past 2+ years, and plan on continuing to do so in the future as I find her pieces to be uniquely beautiful, well-made, and fairly priced. Every piece that I have gotten from Jill has been "exactly" as pictured in her photos. I appreciate how Jill provides the buyer with visual perspective...necklaces draped over fingertips, bracelets worn on wrists, pendants looped onto chains and worn with blouses or sweaters. Her videos are also very helpful when deciding on a piece as one can see how it moves when touched or when in contact with the skin. If this isn't enough, her written descriptions of the pieces will seal the deal. I appreciate that she includes the weight in grams as well as the exact measurements of each piece. On a few occasions I have asked her to take additional photos or to model a prospective piece for me, and she always obliges. Her customer service is impeccable. Items arrive UPS, some delivered behind locked gates and the more expensive items requiring a signature. I usually receive my items from Jill within 2 to 3 days, and she always includes a brief note in which she expresses her gratitude for my purchase and support. "FIVE-star Plus" is my review rating for Jill and her store Penelope Penelope.

Interior key ring

Each Wedge Bag is made with an interior key ring that is perfect to clip your keys so that you never lose them again.

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