A whisper of French romance, cast in sterling silver. This heart-shaped pendant carries the beloved "Les Amoureux de Peynet" motif — the young man in his hat offering a dove to his sweetheart — a scene that has charmed generations since Raymond Peynet first drew it. Signed Contaux on the reverse, this piece pairs old-world sentimentality with the solid, tactile weight of genuine sterling silver.
Type: Heart pendant necklace, "Les Amoureux de Peynet" motif
Period: Vintage, circa 1960s-1970s
Material: Sterling silver 925, pendant and chain
Dimensions: Pendant 25mm x 22mm (0.98 x 0.87 in) — Chain length 31cm (12.2 in) — Total length with pendant 35cm (13.8 in) — Total weight 12.8g
Origin: France
Condition: Good vintage condition, signature and inscription clearly legible on the reverse
The repoussé work on the front captures real tenderness — the two lovers rendered in soft relief, the dove poised between them, every line still crisp despite decades of wear. The back carries the engraved signature Contaux beneath the cursive inscription naming the piece, a mark collectors of Peynet jewelry look for to confirm authenticity. The cable-link chain is original to the piece, finished with a classic spring-ring clasp.
Wear it as an everyday charm, or gift it as a romantic keepsake for an anniversary, engagement, or Valentine's Day. It suits anyone drawn to French mid-century sentimentality — vintage jewelry collectors, Peynet fans, and romantics alike will recognize it instantly.
This is a piece with real history and craftsmanship behind it, not a reproduction — solid sterling silver, a legible maker's signature, and a motif that has stayed beloved for over sixty years.
