Superb French Madonna Medallion in 18ct gold chain this wonderful example boasts a

this wonderful example boasts a white gold top with a central ruby and diamonds all about

the sacred Egyptian scarab regenerated life through the eternal dance of dung

a sentiment revived by the Victorian era

Victorian jewelry often used an entwined snake to symbolize infinity and eternal love

perhaps from of a society or brotherhood

Superb French Madonna Medallion in 18ct gold chain this wonderful example boasts aReligious medallions are an integral part of the French jewelry wardrobe. Growing exceedingly popular during the second half of the 19th century, they represented a marker or gaming chip in the life long journey to an eternity of happiness in the next world. Acquired at baptisms, communions, marriages, and above all, pilgrimages (read: medallion collection missions,) medallions were not only acquired by those that completed the religious objective,