18k yellow gold pendant - "Strawberry" motif

18K Yellow Gold Strawberry Pendant 

This charming pendant is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, representing a stylized heart-shaped strawberry, whose surface is adorned with an almond-shaped guilloché pattern reminiscent of the fruit's achenes. The matte finish contrasts with the polished engravings to create a delicate textured relief that is both decorative and evocative.

Technical Specifications

• Metal: 750‰ (18K) yellow gold, satin finish with shiny guilloché patterns.

• Shape: Domed heart inspired by strawberries, decorated with elongated oval patterns evoking seeds.

• Bail: Closed oval, welded to a single ball joint, compatible with thin to medium chains.

• Manufacturing style: Stamping or molding technique with mechanical engraving on the surface.

Style and Period

The style of this pendant is representative of gold costume jewelry from the 1970s and 1980s, often given as symbolic pendants or lucky charms. Its naive but refined design evokes a childlike or sentimental retro aesthetic, typical of popular European jewelry from this period, particularly French and Italian pieces.