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Find Out MoreA very unusual French 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold cross which has been enamelled in the plique-à-jourA French term that translates (as nearly as can be determined) to “letting in the daylight” and defines a type of transparent enamel that has no backing. Similar to a stained glass window, the design has a metal outline filled with various coloured transparent, glass-like enamels.
First discovered in the 15th century by Benvenuto Cellini, plique... method which is a French term for “glimpse of day”. It is a type of enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. which creates the translucent effect of a stained glass window. The technique suspends the enamel between wires without a backing allowing light to pass through. This cross is a lovely example of the technique. It was made in the Belle Epoque period, circa 1910.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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