{"product_id":"vintage-charles-x-french-40-francs-coin-diamond-and-cultured-pearl-pendant","title":"Vintage, Charles X French 40 Francs Coin, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA beautifully crafted and highly distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e1830 Charles X, Roi de France 40 Francs gold coin pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, set within an elaborate \u003cstrong\u003e18-karat bi-color gold mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e. The historic French gold coin is encircled by an intricate openwork border of scrolling motifs, creating an elegant lace-like frame that beautifully complements the classical character of the coin.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe coin features the right-facing portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eCharles X, King of France\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the inscription \u003cem\u003eCHARLES X ROI DE FRANCE\u003c\/em\u003e, while the reverse displays the crowned French coat of arms surrounded by laurel branches, with the denomination \u003cstrong\u003e40 FR\u003c\/strong\u003e and date \u003cstrong\u003e1830\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in 21.60 karat gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAdding to the ornate design are \u003cstrong\u003eeight rose-cut diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e, each measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.20 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually set around the perimeter of the pendant. The diamonds are complemented by rounded gold accents, creating a richly detailed, almost garland-like border. The contrasting bi-color 18-karat gold further highlights the openwork scrollwork and gives the piece a wonderful sense of dimension.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches in length by 1.5 inches in width\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pendant has a substantial gross weight of \u003cstrong\u003e20.19 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e. The eight rose-cut diamonds have an estimated combined weight of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.70 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e, alternating with cultured pearls.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis exceptional pendant brings together \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century French numismatic history and fine jewelry craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, transforming an important period gold coin into an elaborate wearable work of art. Its scale, intricate openwork mounting, rose-cut diamonds, and historic Charles X coin make it an especially unusual and collectible example of antique-inspired coin jewelry.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1830 Charles X Roi de France 40 Francs gold coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant measures approximately 2\" long x 1.5\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGross weight: 20.19 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamp: 750\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench coin dated 1830\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joe the Jeweler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67610905903392,"sku":"1021310097","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/0150\/3776\/files\/UN-0764_2flhgv5a7lr_2026-09-11-11-42-03_4174339.jpg?v=1790783411","url":"https:\/\/joethejewelerchicago.com\/products\/vintage-charles-x-french-40-francs-coin-diamond-and-cultured-pearl-pendant","provider":"Joe the Jeweler","version":"1.0","type":"link"}