Help With Vintage Jewelry ID

Hi. New to the site and this forum. We found this in a box of things in our basement and can't identify a maker or any other historical information. Pendant is 2x2". Earrings are screwback type. Any information or comments are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Todd

Vintage pendant and earring set by TG Collections posted Apr 4, 2020 at 9:01 PM

 

Welcome! How long is the chain and what does the clasp look like? Would you post a photograph showing both?

Debora

 

Thank you Debora. The Chain is about 8 inches. Here are pictures of the chain and clasp.

Chain by TG Collections posted Apr 4, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Clasp by TG Collections posted Apr 4, 2020 at 9:30 PM

 

And this is the reverse of the pendant.

Reverse of pendant by TG Collections posted Apr 4, 2020 at 9:34 PM

 

Surprised pendant is double-sided. The fleur-de-lis is a French symbol, of course, but I would think designs on front and back -- a medal and a coat of arms -- were both fantasies. Early 1960s to my eye. But let's wait to see what others think.

Debora

 

Agree with you on the "fantasy" aspect. We looked for it everywhere and couldn't find anything. Thought it might be a fraternal organization too, but still nothing. Thanks again for your input.

Todd

 

This is what I've always called "mock heraldic" jewelry; it's made to look like a coat of arms, but not a real one. It was everywhere for a few years.

 

Thank you. Was that in the 60s as Debora suggested?

Todd

 

The French fleur-de-lis is gold on blue. It is based on the old Frankish lily.
The fleur-de-lis is used in many parts of Europe, especially those with a Frankish history. Among them the Low Countries.
I have never seen a white fleur-de-lis on a black background, and agree, fantasy or mock heraldic is likely.

 

8 inches it no where big enough to go around an adult woman's neck. Bracelet instead?

 

Sorry I measured the chain length only one way. It's actually 16 inches. Thanks for pointing that out.

Todd

 

Ah. That makes more sense.

 

Found a different piece of jewelry with the same design. https://www.etsy.com/listing/544714492/vintage-heraldry-pendant-coat-of-arms

 

Thank you all for your replies and help.

Todd