Antique French Diamond Lavallière Silver-Over-18k-Gold Pendant

Era: Belle Époque / Edwardian
Origin: French
Material: 18k gold; diamonds mounted in silver-topped gold
Gemstones: Old mine cut diamonds
Dimensions: 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches
Weight: 3.89 grams
Circa: Early 1900s

Drop pendant style named after Louise de La Vallière, mistress of Louis XIV. A fan-pierced crescent, scalloped bezel edging and delicate openwork reflect the Garland Style (le style guirlande) inspired by 18th-century French neoclassical ornament, lace and ribbon work.