Miniature Egg Pendant in 14ct Gold Enamel date circa 1960, Lilly's Attic since 2001
Miniature Egg Pendant in 14ct Gold Enamel date circa 1960, Lilly's Attic since 2001
£875.00
Description
With the tradition dating back to the 15th century, by the 1890s wealthy families presented each other with precious miniature eggs each year. Eggs could be decorated with symbols of the season, family professions, or love tokens. Strung on gold necklaces, a lady might have multiple necklaces by her later years.
Q: What does the egg jewellery mean?
A: Egg-shaped jewellery is visually appealing and meaningful, and while eggs symbolise different things in different cultures, many meanings involve new beginnings, life, promise, creation and re-creation or potential.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Period | 1960s |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Materials | Gold |
| Yellow Gold | |
| Enamel | |
| Main Gemstone | Enamel |
| Carat for Gold | 14 K |
Product REF: Lilly's Attic - SHAPIRO & Co
