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Victorian Shakudo Bird with Cherry Blossoms Pendant

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90-1-14927

$4,275.00
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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

From our Antique Jewelry University: Menuki are small decorative elements (2 to 8 cm) composed of mixed metals and are used to decorate traditional Samurai sword handles. When sword-making ceased, these beautiful little masterpieces were often adapted as jewelry elements. In this case, a menuki fabricated using the shakudo technique (which involves inlaying gold, silver, and copper into a darkened copper base) has been repurposed as a striking pendant. The thick and elegantly elongated oval is overlaid with a gleaming bird precariously perched on a cherry blossom branch, while the velvety gold back is hand engraved with a fanciful Victorian monogram. A captivating composition, the ornament swivels around by means of an artfully twisted gold wire ball and is dramatically complemented by a black cord (included upon request). A cool one. Circa 1885.

Details

Materials:
14 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
2 Inch
Width:
1 Inch
Height:
1/4 Inch
Chain Length:
Black Cord 34 Inches
Gram Weight:
20.4 Grams
Period:
Victorian

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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