18K Gold Virgin Mary Religious Medal c. 1910 for Communion or Baptism antique_french_chain revealing their brilliance through angular

revealing their brilliance through angular facets

this lovely ring was crafted at the end of the 1800s

they are difficult to judge by modern standards but have all of the charm of the ages

which was often still cut by an experienced lapidary and used in antique jewelry

18K Gold Virgin Mary Religious Medal c. 1910 for Communion or Baptism antique_french_chain revealing their brilliance through angularThis meticulously worked religious medal becomes more beautiful with each detail. It features 18k yellow and green gold, which has been applied as a textured garland which create a wreath around the Virgin in profile. She is draped in a delicate veil and a halo adorns her head.. The back of the medal is blank for room to commemorate a baptism or communion. It is always impressive to see how a goldsmith was able to craft such a delicate portrait and so