France, circa 1885
This Belle Époque pendant is finely crafted in 18K yellow gold. The pendant features a detailed depiction of the Roman goddess Minerva, shown wearing a Renaissance style gold helmet embellished with a dragon motif.
The helmet and armor are intricately hand engraved and embellished with two rose cut diamonds ,demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship.
Minerva’s face is finely enameled in naturalistic colors, showcasing delicate shading and lifelike detail.
The background is adorned with a superb deep red guilloché enamel panel, providing a rich contrast to the central portrait.
The piece exemplifies the refined artistry and technical excellence of late 19th century French enamel and goldwork, characteristic of the Belle Époque period.
Diameter is 27 mm (1 1/16 in.)
Marked with eagle’s head French assay mark for 750 gold standard (18K) and maker’s mark.
