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Fred Paris 18K Gold and Diamond Gemini Pendant Necklace

Creator: Fred of Paris
Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
Created by Fred Paris in the 1970s, this astrological Gemini pendant necklace is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. It is designed as an oblong form with relief classical figures of the twins plucking diamond fruits from a tree, within a beaded and ringed frame. The sign of Gemini represents the twin half-brother princes, Castor and Pollux. Pollux was the son of the god Zeus, while Castor a son of Tyndareus the mortal King of Sparta. Together they are known as the Dioskouri and represent the spiritual and physical duality of the astrological sign Gemini.

Item #: N-21034
Artist: Fred Paris
Country: France
Circa: 1970s
Dimensions: 2.00" length, 1.25" width. {Silk Cord 20" length}
Materials: 12 round brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.22 carat); 18K Gold; silk cord
Signed: FRED incised on reverse of bail, maker's mark, French assay mark for Ste. LSV
Literature: A pendant from the firm's astrological series presented to princess Grace of Monaco is pictured in Fred The Sunlight Jeweler, by Vincent Meylan, pp.166-167.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1999
Condition:	Good.
Metals:	Gold
Styles / Movements:	Signed Pieces
Dealer Reference #:	N-21034
Incollect Reference #:	729680

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