1830-1850s French Ribbon White Dove Spirit Pendant

This special ribbon with dove composition jewelry from the mid-19th century in France has a special name called pendentif Saint-Esprit (French pendentif Saint-Esprit), which is a special regional antique jewelry in France. Since the Republican period in France, although the constitution has established France as a country that separates church and state, the dynasties in French history are still strongly Catholic. Therefore, if you want to have a deep understanding of French antique jewelry, French religion is definitely an inseparable part. This is a work with a strong religious background. The white dove protruding vertically from the sky into the world is a symbol commonly used in Catholicism, referring to the Holy Spirit. Some versions of the Holy Spirit pendant are even decorated with teardrop-shaped ornaments on the bird's beak and under the wings on both sides, which represent the tears of Christ. This symbol has appeared in regional jewelry from the Normandy region in northwestern France and Auvergne in central France since the 18th century. These two areas are very regional areas, with little contact with the outside world, unique clothing and aesthetics, and religious piety. And the ribbon is a decoration that only the holy spirit pendants in the Normandy area will use. Some white doves have plants and flowers in their beaks, which symbolize the blossoming and fruiting of marriage. Therefore, the symbolic meaning of this pendant has been transformed, and it is also a blessing for marriage. The appearance of this type of pendant was indeed directly related to religion at the beginning, and then it gradually integrated into ordinary life. The sense of religion faded, but it retained pure blessings. This is a very attractive feature of antique jewelry. There is a deeper connection to this history. What makes this pendant special is its combination of pearls and marcasite, rather than the more common form of cut glass. The soft design and color matching make this pendant highly wearable and matching. It is recommended for fans who love works from special French regions. Origin: Normandy, France Years: 1830-1850s Material: Sterling Silver, Marcasite, Pearl Size: pendant head length 0.7 cm, length 3.4 cm * width 2.7 cm Condition: Good, some scratches, oxide traces on the back. It is not brand new, it is an antique jewelry more than a hundred years old Purchase Notes: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Those that are less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All accessories sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age and material of the jewelry, etc. If the product and the warranty are not true, you will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, the state of the product will be recorded in detail with camera equipment, so that members can know whether the product has defects or traces of use, etc. The photos are part of the description of the product. If you really have the willingness to buy, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are quite special, and it is difficult to return or exchange the products for any reason including defects or depreciation. Willingness to buy to avoid disputes.