Slow Escape 9 9

The “Slow Escape” Collection 9

Material: Brass, gold metal plating, ceramic
Period: 1970s–80s
Length: 4cm
Weight: 8g
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Sourced in: the US (signed)

Vintage Pickard Floral Motif Pendant Top

A hand-painted ceramic pendant top shaped as a softly contoured heart, where delicate florals and subtle gilded details emerge against luminous white porcelain. Each bouquet is painted individually in gentle tones of blush pink, cream, and muted green, creating depth and warmth unique to true handcraft. The slight variations in brushwork and color quietly reveal the human touch behind the piece—something no printed design could ever replicate.

This vintage pendant was created by Pickard, the esteemed American porcelain house founded in 1893 and long known for producing official White House dinnerware. Celebrated for its refined porcelain, intricate hand-painting, and elegant gold detailing, Pickard’s artistry translates beautifully into this rare jewelry form. What was once the language of ceremonial tableware is distilled here into a miniature work of art to be worn.

Hand-painted ceramic pendant tops are exceptionally rare, and this marks the first Pickard jewelry piece sourced by flemington vintage. Ceramic is fragile by nature, and surviving examples in such well-preserved condition are increasingly scarce. Beyond its beauty, this pendant carries the quiet weight of time, craftsmanship, and rarity.

Offered as a pendant top only, it allows versatile styling. A shorter 40cm chain creates a classic silhouette at the décolletage, while a longer 50–60cm chain allows the heart to sway gently at the chest, highlighting the soft contrast between porcelain white and gold detailing. Antique-toned or fine, delicate chains complement its understated elegance beautifully.

Wearing this piece is less about making a bold statement and more about inviting poetry into everyday life. Paired with a simple blouse, knit, or dress, it brings a subtle sense of intimacy and refinement—an artwork quietly carried close to the heart.