Antique French 19th Century Silver and Paste Saint Esprit Pendant gf creating a 3D effect so

creating a 3D effect so lifelike

But sometimes it was an indication of love interest between a couple

The unfortunate maiden who he ran into was named Amethyst

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It is harder than American turquoise

Antique French 19th Century Silver and Paste Saint Esprit Pendant gf creating a 3D effect soThis intricate piece depicts a popular motif in Provencial France during the Napoleon III Era (1852 1870) and into the beginning of the Third Republic era (1871 1940). The traditional costumes of the time had somewhat open necklines, hence the large size of the pendant. Saint Esprit means "Holy Spirit", part of the Christian Trinity. Usually depicted with an olive branch, a symbol of peace, this example has two birds, the Dove, representing the spirit