This is an ornate pendant with a carved face. The pendant features a central cameo with a face carved from a semi-transparent, milky blue stone. The face is of a woman, with an open mouth, wide eyes, and curling hair surrounding her face. The carved face is encased in a golden frame with colorful enamel work in blue, green, red, and gold. The pendant has a loop for hanging at the top and a pearl drop hanging from the bottom.

Pendant with the Head of Medusa

1885/1890

Medium: chalcedony; gold enameled in black, white, pale blue, translucent red, blue and green; 6 diamonds, 4 rubies, 1 pearl
Classification: Decorative Art
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 4185 × 5766px

Description

This is an ornate pendant with a carved face. The pendant features a central cameo with a face carved from a semi-transparent, milky blue stone. The face is of a woman, with an open mouth, wide eyes, and curling hair surrounding her face. The carved face is encased in a golden frame with colorful enamel work in blue, green, red, and gold. The pendant has a loop for hanging at the top and a pearl drop hanging from the bottom.

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