Antique Pelican and Piety Micromosaic Pendant of 14k Gold seashell aquamarine

aquamarine

Once an antique hat pin

We are providing the option to purchase the pendant with or without the 16 inch 14k gold chain depicted in the photos

making it a versatile heirloom-quality piece for any fine jewelry collection

Antique Pelican and Piety Micromosaic Pendant of 14k Gold seashell aquamarineAntique Micromosaic Pelican in Her Piety Pendant in 14K Gold, circa 1830s This exquisite pendant is a remarkable marriage of historic devotion and fine artistry. Originally an antique paperweight, this micromosaic medallion has been reimagined as a wearable work of art. The central imageknown as The Pelican in Her Pietysymbolizes self sacrifice and nurturing love, long revered as a Christian emblem. Dating to the 1830s, the micromosaic is composed of