This rare antique 18 karat yellow gold pendant is refined with very fine filigree and cannetille work, beautifully and delicate made by hand. This used to be a Dutch headdress ornament and was part of an ear iron - now it can be worn as a beautiful pendant. This antique cannetille filigree brooch featuring very fine filigree adornment applied on this handmade pendant, which is very skillfully handcrafted and gives the impression of lace or fine embroidery.
 
This marvelous handmade pendant, was part of a headdress ornament. These pendants were worn as pairs and attached to the ear iron. It was unique and important to the national costume and traditions in The Netherlands. It started as a 'simple' accessory, a kind of peasant jewelry that women wore in some regions in The Netherlands. In the beginning the ear iron was created to secure expensive lace skullcaps from the strong sea winds, the simple iron band evolved into an ornate headdress, to display family wealth in the form of valuable metals and detailed filigree and cannetille work.
 
Measurements: Length 6.7 cm, width 2.5 cm
Weight: 3.74 grams
 
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