18K Gold Pendant with Orange Synthetic Sapphire – Retro Style, circa 1950-1970

This pendant is an 18-carat yellow gold piece, round and domed in shape, featuring ornamental engraving on its surface. The decoration is divided into two concentric zones: an outer ring finely guilloché with a raised chevron pattern, and a central disc adorned with floral and geometric motifs engraved into the gold, with a slight satin effect. The center of the pendant is set with an orange synthetic sapphire, round faceted cut, imitating the appearance of a citrine. The stone is bezel-set, slightly raised, with a twisted gold wire border.

This piece of jewelry can be dated to the 1950s to 1970s, a period during which round and engraved jewelry was very popular. The ornamental style and the mechanical or engine-turned engraving technique clearly evoke post-World War II jewelry production, particularly in Southern European countries (France, Italy, Spain). The use of a synthetic sapphire, common at that time, allowed for colorful and luxurious jewelry to be offered at a more accessible cost, during a period of economic recovery.

The pendant embodies an ornamental retro style, characterized by full volumes, engraved ornamentation, and a very decorative aesthetic. The stylized floral motifs and play of textures are typical of the taste of the 50s to 70s, which combines classical inspiration and a desire for modernity. The overall piece has a warm and sunny character, reinforced by the combination of bright yellow gold and the orange synthetic sapphire, evoking the Mediterranean and artisanal influence in jewelry of that era.