Pauline Rader Reissue Lion Door Knocker Pendant

She came, she roared, she accessorized. This show-stopping pendant features a sculpted gold-tone lion's head wearing an ornate openwork crown set with simulated turquoise cabochons and clear crystal rhinestones. The lion holds a large oval cobalt blue cabochon (likely resin) in its mouth. Suspended on a double-strand gold-tone o-shape chain with a spring ring clasp. This is the kind of piece that enters a room before you do. 

This piece is consistent with a circa 2009 limited edition reissue of Pauline Rader's iconic crowned lion pendant — one of the most recognizable designs from the legendary New York costume jewelry designer whose work defined 1970s statement jewelry. The reissue was produced from the same mold as the original but does not carry Pauline Rader's signature stamp, which is the key distinction from a first-run piece. For collectors and Rader enthusiasts, it's a chance to own the silhouette without the signed-piece price tag.

THE DETAILS

• Type: Pendant necklace, pendant measures 4.5 inches long, 2 inches at its widest point
• Style: Heraldic, figural, statement
• Designer reference: Pauline Rader (reissue, unsigned)
• Metal finish: Antique gold-tone
• Stones: Cobalt blue cabochon, simulated turquoise, clear rhinestones
• Chain style: Double-strand o-shape chain, 19 inches
• Closure: Spring ring clasp