{"product_id":"antique-black-onyx-pendant-necklace-with-shibayama-style-inlay-1910-1925","title":"Antique Black Onyx Pendant Necklace with Shibayama-Style Inlay, 1910-1925","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis antique pendant combines a large black onyx with exceptionally fine and colorful inlay work. A silver border with an elegantly engraved leaf motif runs all around. The silver back is also decorated with engravings, giving the pendant a beautiful finish on both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the center is a separate panel with small, engraved pieces of mother-of-pearl and iridescent abalone, complemented by fine curls and wires of silver. Together they form a detailed floral mosaic that lights up differently with every change of light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe technique shows strong similarities with Shibayama inlay work. It is possible that the central panel was assembled in Japan and later placed in a European silver setting, as is also suspected for some very similar pieces of jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on its design, engravings, and comparable examples, the pendant is presumed to date from approximately 1910–1925. The black plaque is most likely onyx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pendant was purchased together with the matching silver chain. Due to their style and appearance, they clearly form a set, although it cannot be determined whether they were originally sold together. Both the pendant and the chain are unmarked, but both have been tested for silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e: circa 1910–1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Continental Europe, central panel possibly Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: silver, black onyx, mother-of-pearl, abalone, and silver wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.2 × 2.7 cm, including the bail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.65 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain width\u003c\/strong\u003e: approximately 2.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/strong\u003e: none, pendant and chain have been tested for silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: very good antique condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age; the clasp of the chain was replaced later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feniks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59114376102213,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/5719\/8661\/files\/IMG_20260901_150930.jpg?v=1788521768","url":"https:\/\/feniksjewellery.com\/en-lu\/products\/antique-black-onyx-pendant-necklace-with-shibayama-style-inlay-1910-1925","provider":"Feniks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}