{"product_id":"antique-french-meerschaum-madonna-necklace-on-antique-link-chain-carved-virgin-mary-pendant","title":"Antique French Meerschaum Madonna Necklace on Link Chain — Carved Virgin Mary Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite antique French necklace features a finely carved meerschaum Madonna pendant, depicting the Virgin Mary in delicate relief. Suspended from antique link chain, the pendant showcases the elegance and spiritual devotion of 19th-century French craftsmanship. It's missing its glass case, but has beautiful carving of the Virgin Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts warm ivory tones and intricate carving reflect the material’s traditional use in devotional art, making it a charming and meaningful piece. The back has been papered over, the sides have plenty of patina. An antique charm with a mother of pearl star dangles on one side, and an aged silver bird dangles with a crystal chain from the back. This necklace carries both beauty and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeerschaum, prized for its fine, detailed carving, was a favored material for devotional pendants in 19th-century France. This Madonna pendant exemplifies the era’s craftsmanship, combining artistic elegance with spiritual significance. Early French meerschaum necklaces like this are rare, making this a highly desirable piece for collectors of antique religious jewelry and French decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: pendant-2-1\/2\" h x 1-3\/4\" w x 1\/4\";chain26\" with 2\" extender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44809384886326,"sku":null,"price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/a_e1d2be73-af3e-45b2-80eb-990f513f551d.png?v=1770945122","url":"https:\/\/frenchgardenhouse.com\/products\/antique-french-meerschaum-madonna-necklace-on-antique-link-chain-carved-virgin-mary-pendant","provider":"frenchgardenhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}