A little Parisian whimsy, a whole lot of personality.
This charming vintage 18K gold elephant pendant features a playful circus-inspired design: a miniature elephant balancing atop a ball while holding another ball in its gracefully curled trunk.
Beautifully sculptural and full of character, this three-dimensional charm captures the imagination and craftsmanship associated with historic French jewelry.
The piece bears a Boucheron Paris signature and the number 83955 on the elephant's leg, along with a French eagle-head hallmark indicating 18K gold.
Founded in 1858, Boucheron is one of France's most celebrated jewelry houses, known for imaginative designs, exceptional craftsmanship, and a long tradition of incorporating animals and nature into fine jewelry.
Sourced in Paris, this delightful miniature makes a distinctive addition to a curated charm bracelet or a playful pendant worn on a favorite gold chain.
Details
Designer attribution: Boucheron Paris (signed; independently unverified)
Metal: 18K yellow gold
Design: Three-dimensional circus elephant balancing on a ball
Weight: 2.25 grams
Dimensions: 14mm × 16mm
Jump ring opening: Approximately 3mm
Signature: Boucheron Paris
Number: 83955, marked on the leg
Hallmark: French eagle head for 18K gold
Era: Vintage; exact date undetermined
Provenance: Sourced in Paris, France
Authenticity and documentation: This vintage charm bears the Boucheron Paris signature, a numbered marking, and a French 18K gold hallmark. It was acquired on the secondary market without its original box, purchase receipt, or certificate of authenticity. The Boucheron attribution has not been independently authenticated.
A whimsical little piece of Parisian jewelry history, ready for its next chapter.
A little Parisian whimsy, a whole lot of personality.
This charming vintage 18K gold elephant pendant features a playful circus-inspired design: a miniature elephant balancing atop a ball while holding another ball in its gracefully curled trunk.
Beautifully sculptural and full of character, this three-dimensional charm captures the imagination and craftsmanship associated with historic French jewelry.
The piece bears a Boucheron Paris signature and the number 83955 on the elephant's leg, along with a French eagle-head hallmark indicating 18K gold.
Founded in 1858, Boucheron is one of France's most celebrated jewelry houses, known for imaginative designs, exceptional craftsmanship, and a long tradition of incorporating animals and nature into fine jewelry.
Sourced in Paris, this delightful miniature makes a distinctive addition to a curated charm bracelet or a playful pendant worn on a favorite gold chain.
Details
Designer attribution: Boucheron Paris (signed; independently unverified)
Metal: 18K yellow gold
Design: Three-dimensional circus elephant balancing on a ball
Weight: 2.25 grams
Dimensions: 14mm × 16mm
Jump ring opening: Approximately 3mm
Signature: Boucheron Paris
Number: 83955, marked on the leg
Hallmark: French eagle head for 18K gold
Era: Vintage; exact date undetermined
Provenance: Sourced in Paris, France
Authenticity and documentation: This vintage charm bears the Boucheron Paris signature, a numbered marking, and a French 18K gold hallmark. It was acquired on the secondary market without its original box, purchase receipt, or certificate of authenticity. The Boucheron attribution has not been independently authenticated.
A whimsical little piece of Parisian jewelry history, ready for its next chapter.
