Icon Pendant 'Panagia Eleousa' Certified 585 (14kt) Rose Gold

This 3D gold body icon embraces a miniature composition called 'The Panagia Eleousa' and has an inscription in Russian on the reverse: Икона Божьей Матери 'Умиление'. Пресвятая Богородица cпаси нас (Icon of the Virgin of Tenderness. The Most-holy Theotokos save us). Due to a unique design this pendant is perceived as three-dimensional though it has a very light-weight. This effect was achieved by a Russian goldsmith by assembling gold details in multiple layers. Dimensions: 34mm (1 3/8 inch) in height by 18mm (3/4 inch) in width. 585 rose gold, advanced 3D jewelry technique with a laser cutwork.

The composition of the icon: In Eastern Orthodoxy the most highly esteemed icons are those depicting The Mother of God. There are several types of these icons classified based on the details of the composition. This icon pendant depicts Christ as an infant who is snuggling up to His Mother by brushing Her face with His cheek. This type of icon is called 'Panagia Eleousa' (Умиление) and not only represents The Mother's love for her Son, but also symbolizes the man's love for God and the God's love for man. Every Orthodox icon pendant has been lovingly handcrafted in Russia according to strict canons of the Orthodoxy and blessed by the Church.