Divine 19 th. C. Signed Porcelain Portrait of Christ Jesus Bolo with Royston Turquoise Surround

This divine legacy Bolo Necklace showcases an exquisitely hand-painted early 19th-century Italian porcelain miniature portrait of Jesus Christ - a rare museum-quality work measuring a commanding 3½" x 2¾". This sacred image is set within a hand-fitted bezel, surrounded by 27 luminous 8mm Royston turquoise cabochons having a rich blue-green hue that is veined with bronze matrix.A perfect paring of God's divine being alongside his earthly treasures in harmonious contrast.

Jill Garber’s custom-crafted bolo mechanism is meticulously designed and crafted in sterling silver to ensure a smooth, precise, and fully adjustable fit, as it preserves the integrity of her handsome woven black leather cord.

Every element - from the radiant natural Kingman turquoise frame to the hand-engineered mechanism - reflects Jill’s devotion to artistry, reverence for history, and timeless elegance, transforming this historical piece into a wearable treasure of spiritual and artistic significance.

• Antique nineteenth century museum quality hand painted miniature porcelain portrait of Christ Jesus• Porcelain portrait measures 3.50" x 2.75"
• Overall Bolo size including turquoise measures 4.50" x 4"
• 27 natural 8 mm. Royston turquoise cabochons• Exclusively custom crafted Bolo Mechanism in Sterling Silver
• Black Leather finely woven bolo tie having overall length 23"

• Original Jill Garber design hand crafted on the bench in our USA studio

*  19th-Century Porcelain Miniature Portraits were a highly prized form of personal and collectible art, flourishing throughout Europe and America during the 1800s. Artists would paint delicate, highly detailed portraits onto thin, finely fired porcelain using specialized pigments, and at times watercolors to capture the likenesses of royalty, aristocracy, historical figures, or religious icons.

These miniatures were valued for their precision, luminous color, and longevity, as porcelain offered a smooth, durable surface that preserved the delicate brushwork over centuries. Many were framed in gold, silver, or precious stone mounts, making them wearable as pendants, brooches, lockets, or bolo decorations.

The art form required exceptional skill, as the small scale demanded careful attention to detail, layering of paint, and mastery of subtle shading to capture expression and depth. By the late 19th century, such portraits became popular among collectors and were considered symbols of refinement, culture, and personal devotion, often preserved as family heirlooms or commissioned as gifts.

• Jesus Christ (c. 4 BCE – c. 30/33 CE) is the central figure of Christianity, regarded by Christians as the Son of God and the Messiah (Christ). He was a Jewish preacher and religious leader in the region of Galilee and Judea during the Roman Empire. His teachings, recorded in the New Testament, emphasize love, compassion, forgiveness, and the Kingdom of God.
• Jesus is believed to have performed miracles, healings, and acts of profound spiritual insight, attracting a following that ultimately led to the formation of Christianity. According to Christian belief, he was crucified in Jerusalem, died, and was resurrected three days later—a foundational event symbolizing salvation and eternal life.