Aquamarine carved pendant with Japanese Akoya semi-baroque pearls and tourmaline beads. 18", 14kt. pdgm116

This artist was inspired to use the gem as a canvas to render a work of wearable art. This elegantly carved royal phoenix pheasant is nestled gently in curved foliage and tiny delicate flowers. The pendant is set in a 14k gold double curved frame. This pastel blue gem is a singular piece of sculpted art. The balanced and highly detailed carving was executed by an Asian hand and the gem was uncovered in Brazil. It is pierced to add drama and separation to the motif. The pendant dates from the 1950's and measures approximately 2.3" x 1.7". The pendant is strung with vintage Japanese Akoya semi-baroque 6mm pearls and a gradient of 10 8mm smooth round Brazilian tourmalines. 18 inches long with 14K yellow gold clasp.