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Old Auvergnat pendant in 18-carat gold, eagle's head hallmark.
It is decorated with six citrines on straws.
It has a polychrome enamel decoration.
Typical jewel of this region
Weight: 7.9g
Height: 7.5cm
Appearing in the 17th century, the Auvergne jewel called holy spirit reached its golden age in the 19th century. It is a gold pendant set with precious stones which represents a dove with outstretched wings descending towards the earth and has three drop-shaped pendants at its end. The holy spirit is worn with a gold chain or velvet link. It can also be mounted on a gold slavery necklace, another piece of jewelry traditionally offered by the future husband to his bride.
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