In this Art Deco necklace, the serene face of Quan Yin "Buddha", Goddess of Compassionate Love and Mercy, is mounted....
In this Art Deco necklace, the serene face of Quan Yin "Buddha", Goddess of Compassionate Love and Mercy, is mounted on a black enamel frame set with glimmering marcasite stones. The neck chain is a series of interlocking geometric links with marcasites and jet stones in the manner of jewelry of the 1920stermed Chinoiserie, 24" Pendant: 1.72" x 1.22" plus dangling jet faceted stone. Choice of jet black or jade green. Entirely produced at Sweet Romance Jewelry in our Los Angeles studio.
Quan Yin is a beloved figure of the Buddhist tradition and is considered the embodiment of compassion and mercy. During the 1920s, the Orient held a mystique which influenced all the decorative arts and popular culture.