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No. 2146 Lover's Eye Pendant

Sale price$195.00

Lover's Eye pendant with an oil painting encased in gold plate over sterling with a quartz crystal cabochon which gives a magical magnifying effect, measuring 1/2" in diameter; 18" 16k gold over brass chain included. 

THE HISTORY: Lover's Eyes were a jewelry trend c.1785-1830 of brooches set with tiny watercolor portraits on ivory. Since they were cropped to eyes, they were in many ways more direct and intimate than traditional miniature portraits; but also because they were just eyes, they were often used as daring public testimonies of clandestine love affairs with mystery lovers. 
THE SETTINGS: This piece is part of the collection of contemporary minimalist settings which juxtapose this historical jewelry tradition with clean, modern lines for a subtle effect that's easy to wear.