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No. 2149 Lover's Eye Pendant
No. 2149 Lover's Eye Pendant
No. 2149 Lover's Eye Pendant
No. 2149 Lover's Eye Pendant
No. 2149 Lover's Eye Pendant

No. 2149 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.
No. 2149 Lover's Eye Pendant
No. 2149 Lover's Eye Pendant Sale price$195.00