{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-diamond-crescent-pendant-in-sterling-silver-18ct-gold-french-c-1860","title":"Napoleon III Diamond Crescent Pendant in Sterling Silver \u0026 18ct Gold, French c. 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eEager to glow in moonlight, this crescent pendant is a perfect vampire deterrent with her shining silver face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful French example from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860, she brings together five old European-cut diamonds and forty-nine rose cuts. The fifty-four diamonds total an estimated 1.10 carats, with a central old European-cut diamond of approximately 0.20 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe belongs to the romantic tradition of the \u003cem\u003elune de miel\u003c\/em\u003e, or honeymoon crescent: jewels associated with bridal gifts and wishes for happiness, abundance, and fertility. Even within the conventions of nineteenth-century French society, the moon offered a language for celebrating femininity and new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this example no longer possesses her brooch back, her lines are all the more fluid as a pendant, ready to decorate your favorite chain or hang sensuously from a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; period:\u003c\/strong\u003e French, Napoleon III, circa 1860.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly sterling silver, retaining some 18ct gold details at the back; the bale is also 18ct gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamonds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 total: 5 old European cuts and 49 rose cuts; estimated total weight 1.10ct, including a central old European cut of approximately 0.20ct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm diameter; bale measures 8mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.48g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent; converted from a brooch to a pendant. The original brooch fitting is no longer present. The conversion and predominantly silver construction are reflected in the price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e None visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC or LA offices. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request with documentation and photographs. A guarantee of authenticity and insurance paperwork are available upon request for all curated items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | NYC + LA + Paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curio Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52961832272103,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/IMG_0546.heic?v=1793551910","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/napoleon-iii-diamond-crescent-pendant-in-sterling-silver-18ct-gold-french-c-1860","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}