«Mother of God»

Diamond Sapphire Amber Enamel Gold Pendant

Materials:

gold, diamonds, pink sapphires, amber, hand painted enamel "Mother of God".

№ Н-16-07-453

The icon of the Mother of God is a deeply symbolic work of sacred art, where religious sanctity, artistic mastery, and exquisite technique converge. A unique piece that serves both as a personal talisman and a devotional ornament — a quiet reminder of faith.

The heart of the composition holds the image of the Theotokos, created using the finift enamel technique — one of the most complex and refined artistic traditions. The image is created on a gold plate using multi-layer enamel painting with each of its layers fired at 700-800 °C. It is this very process that gives the colours their depth and the texture its perfection, allowing artists to capture the subtlest facial features — expressions that cannot be reproduced by other means. Finift enamel unites jewellery precision with artistic uniqueness, giving the face of the Blessed Mother a special expressiveness and spiritual depth — a sense of living presence that transcends the material world.

The icon’s outer frame, crafted from gold, diamonds, pink sapphires, and amber, enhances its grandeur. Gold symbolises Divine Light and imperishability. It serves both as the foundation of the jewel and as a canvas for engraved patterns. These fine lines create a play of light and shadow across the metal surface, adding dynamism and visual richness.

Diamonds, with their purity and brilliance, evoke heavenly glory and perfection. Pink sapphires introduce softness, symbolising the mercy of Our Lady. Amber — considered a natural sunstone — brings warmth and natural beauty, embodying life itself. The harmonious arrangement of these stones deepens the composition and lends it visual depth.

The icon of the Mother of God is a work where artistic vision is inseparable from technical perfection. Hand-painted enamel conveys the spiritual essence of the image, while engraving and gemstone inlay transform it into a true masterpiece of jewellery.