18k yellow gold necklace featuring a cartouche pendant set with green stones and half-pearls, holding a dove in tassel form, staple link chain, ratchet clasp, removable tassel and chain (chain lengthened later). Antique ironwork from the July Monarchy (1830-1848). Pendant size: 3.7 x 5.5 cm - Length: 45 cm Gross weight : 12,9 g Note: the ferronnière, a typical Italian Renaissance head jewel, was revived in the 19th century, particularly during the reign of Louis Philippe. It could be a velvet braid or a chain featuring a cameo or gem-set motif, with or without a pendeloque. This fashion lasted for some thirty years, and these jewels were often subsequently transformed into bracelets or necklaces, as is the case here. (cf. VEVER Henri, La Bijouterie Française au XIXe siècle, H. Fleury, Paris, Tome I, pp. 350-352).