{"product_id":"solid-14k-gold-victorian-revival-filigree-cage-pendant","title":"Mid-Century Solid 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Revival Filigree Lantern Cage Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional pendant is a premier example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Century Victorian Revival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e jewelry. Masterfully crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, the piece captures the romantic, architectural spirit of the 19th century while utilizing the superior metallurgical standards of the mid-20th century. With its intricate open-work \"cage\" design and rich, buttery patina, this pendant is a significant statement piece for the discerning collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece features a distinct, professional hallmark consisting of a stylized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript \"R\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e housed within a circular cartouche. This hallmark is a classic example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Century American jewelry manufacturing (circa 1940–1960)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During this era, prominent American jewelry houses utilized specific stylized icons to protect their designs and signify high-end craftsmanship. The crisp, block-font \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"14K\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp adjacent to the maker's mark is a signature of the post-war period, following the strict guidelines of the National Gold and Silver Stamping Act.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile manufactured in the mid-20th century, the design is a faithful \"Revival\" of the Victorian period. The use of heavy filigree and the \"lantern\" or \"cage\" silhouette were hallmarks of 19th-century luxury. These pieces were highly popular among mid-century socialites who sought to combine the ornate beauty of the past with the durability of modern gold alloys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid 14K Yellow Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece exhibits a deep, high-purity yellow tone. In electronic testing, this high-quality vintage alloy frequently records readings near 18K, indicating a rich gold-to-silver ratio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stamped \"14K\" with a circular Script \"R\" maker's mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-relief casting with hand-finished scrollwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition. The lattice remains perfectly intact with no crushed filigree or repair marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs mid-century Victorian Revival pieces continue to rise in value, this pendant represents a stable investment in wearable art. Its open-work design allows it to be worn on a heavy gold chain for a bold look or a delicate silk cord for a more modern, ethereal aesthetic. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece that carries both the history of the Victorian era and the authenticated quality of American mid-century gold work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant will arrive carefully presented in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping Insurance is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to ask any questions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NORRYKIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56386078048422,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6544\/6054\/files\/D9906CDC-EB69-45E4-B613-9A1C87C4C751.jpg?v=1776200746","url":"https:\/\/norrykin.com\/products\/solid-14k-gold-victorian-revival-filigree-cage-pendant","provider":"NORRYKIN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}