{"product_id":"vintage-french-daisy-oracle-pendant-silver","title":"Antique Art Deco Daisy Oracle Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite and rare vintage daisy oracle pendant, this medallion is a striking example of French\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eArt Deco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esentimentality. It features an applied, three-dimensional stylized modernist daisy, a symbol of the romantic French game\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\"Effeuiller la marguerite\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(plucking the daisy). \u003cspan class=\"wJwe6c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"IjM6od\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn relief round the central flower are words from the classic French game, in which one pulls the petals off a daisy to try to determine someone's feelings.  On this substantial pendant, love is assured:  I love you.... \"beaucoup, passionnément, \u003cspan\u003eà la folie\u003c\/span\u003e\" - a lot, passionately, madly. \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe clean lines,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003esquare bail\u003c\/span\u003e, and raised application represent the transition from Art Nouveau’s curves to the bold, geometric elegance of the 1920s and 30s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile many medallions of this era used glass or synthetic stones, this premium version features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003enatural ruby \u003c\/span\u003eat its heart. The ruby is meticulously\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003etube-set in solid gold\u003c\/span\u003e, creating a beautiful contrast against the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e800 silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emedallion body. It measures 22mm in diameter (without the bail) and weighs 5.06g. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"squarish\" bail is a frequent feature of c.1920\/30s-era French pendants, reflecting the era's preference for geometric lines. \u003c\/span\u003eIt bears the French crab hallmark for silver used from 1838-1962 (indicating it was manufactured in a provincial workshop outside of Paris) and maker's mark \"A(cross)P\" in a diamond lozenge for Adolphe Penin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAdolphe Penin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1888–1985), was a third-generation master medalist and official\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePontifical Engraver, with a workshop in Lyon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Penin dynasty has been a cornerstone of French metal arts since 1830, celebrated for their exceptional precision and artistic depth. This piece bears the official Penin maker’s mark—the initials\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\"AP\" surrounding a plain cross - \u003c\/span\u003ea signature of one of France’s most prestigious families of engravers.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e * Listing is for pendant only.  Chain sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIChAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIChAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll my pieces ship from Toronto, ON. Please check out my shop policies before purchasing and\/or should you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can view my newest pieces on Instagram at @black.umbrella.jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Umbrella Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48298908713175,"sku":null,"price":693.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2292\/7099\/files\/IMG_2475_42f79974-fd18-4a34-8536-44fe65de5ce8.jpg?v=1774377238","url":"https:\/\/blackumbrellajewelry.com\/sv\/products\/vintage-french-daisy-oracle-pendant-silver","provider":"Black Umbrella Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}