Medieval pendant

A triangular gold pendant with slightly convex edges and integral cast loop; the outer edges notched; the central keyed field with reserved beast in Trewhiddle Style with returned twisted tail;...

made in Rome, circa 1870, by one of the greatest Italian jewelers of the 19th century – Ernesto Pierret (1824-1898). His business was located at 20 […]

Fleur de Lis also spelled fleur-de-lys medieval Chain of OfficeFleurs-de-lis feature prominently in the Crown Jewels of England and Scotland. In English heraldry, they are used in many different ways, and can be the cadency mark of the sixth son. Additionally, it features in a large number of royal arms of the House of Plantagenet, from the 13th century onwards to the early Tudors (Elizabeth of York and the de la Pole family).The fleur-de-lis has been used in the heraldry of numerous…

The engraved Latin inscription on the back identifies the subject: “Bishop Reginald of Bath hands this over to Queen Margaret of Sicily.” The inscription on the front lists the relics once contained under a crystal: “Of the blood of Saint Thomas martyr. Of his vestments stained with his blood: of the cloak, the belt, the hood, the shoe, the shirt.” The bishop probably presented this pendant to the queen on the occasion of her son’s marriage in 1177 to the daughter of Henry II.

This gothic window necklace is a unique sterling silver pendant that features a classical triskelion element from medieval architecture.

Handmade in Britain, Handcrafted, replica, reproduction Medieval design. Created in silver, gold with natural gemstones and pearls