Spanish Plique-à-jour Enamel Madonna Pendant Antique the surfaces are patterned to

the surfaces are patterned to resemble snake skin

then is set with 2 petite rose cut diamonds

A scalloped border of broad "U" shapes is chased and laden with ebon black enamel

it radiates

reminds of of the majesty of this extraordinary little blue dot we exist atop

Spanish Plique-à-jour Enamel Madonna Pendant Antique the surfaces are patterned toFor those of the Christian faith, and who love enamel jewelry, this pendant is a treasure both scarce and finely made. Religious in theme, it is the Madonna or Mary, abstracted within a stained glass window. Unusually, the figure is partially raised so that the head and ivory robes rest above the background. The face is flesh colored, and faces left. Around her head is an enamel halo of crimson and forest green. Behind her is a depiction of a church