Victorian Era Taille d'Epargné Slide Pendant in 10K Gold jewelry Metal: 14K Gold & Platinum

Metal:    14K Gold & Platinum

Grand Period (circa 1861-1885) Condition: Preowned

XRF testing confirms the piece is crafted in solid 10K gold

including the U

flame-like visual effect caused by chatoyancy

Victorian Era Taille d'Epargné Slide Pendant in 10K Gold jewelry Metal: 14K Gold & PlatinumThe Victorian Era is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign over Great Britain lasted from 1837 til her death in 1901. Crafted in solid 10 karat gold, this antique Victorian slide pendant showcases exceptional texture and movement. The border and central halved seed pearl are framed with a black enamel tracery technique known as taille dpargne in which opaque enamel is applied into shallow engraved recesses. Beneath the engraved slide hangs a bell