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Antique jewelry object group
brooch and pendant with locket in the back

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Unknown for the jewel itself but from the cameo it is not unlikely that it has been made in Italy

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
  -  See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Romantic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) in to three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of the Romantic Victorian Period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her marriage to King Albert and their love, their devotion to their marriage and to their country are the sources of inspiration for this period. The jewels of this period are made of intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed to give the jewel a certain opulence with less precious metal needed. As precious metals were really rare at that time. Highly favored (semi-) precious stones in this period are amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls and turquoises. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic and romantic with reminiscent Gotic and/or Renaissance patterns and an abundant use of motifs like anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts and snakes.

Period
ca. 1880
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
After Thorvaldsen's relief that he made around 1810 depicting Cupid and Bacchus stomping grapes, see also pictures for the original relief as it can be seen in The Thorvaldsen Museum inventory number A413

Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
Cameo is a method of carving, or an item of jewellery or vessel made in this manner. It features a raised (positive) relief image. There are three main materials for Cameo carving; Shells or Agate (called a Hardstone cameo), and glass. Cameos can be produced by setting a carved relief, such as a portrait, onto a background of a contrasting colour. This is called an assembled cameo. Alternately, a cameo can be carved directly out of a material with integral layers or banding, such as (banded) agate or layered glass, where different layers have different colours. Sometimes dyes are used to enhance these colours. Cameos are often worn as jewellery. Stone cameos of great artistry were made in Greece dating back as far as the 6th century BC. They were very popular in Ancient Rome, and one of the most famous stone cameos from this period is the Gemma Claudia made for the Emperor Claudius. The technique has since enjoyed periodic revivals, notably in the early Renaissance, and again in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Precious stones
One cameo and nine natural half seed pearls

Birthstones
Pearl is the birthstone (or month stone) for June.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
3,14 cm (1,24 inch) x 4,85 cm (1,91 inch)
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Weight
16,40 gram (10,55 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21130-00149

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Sources
Book: Berthel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) by Stefano Grandesso (ISBN 9788836619122) - page 104 for a picture of the bas relief

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This exquisite 1920s Art Deco bracelet captures the spirit of a transformative era with geometric precision and timeless elegance. Rendered in 18K white gold, its design highlights a central motif adorned with a dazzling constellation of 67 natural diamonds. The brilliance extends gracefully beyond the centrepiece, with stones meticulously set along the bracelet’s arching form, shimmering as they flow around the wrist. The interplay of old brilliant and single cut diamonds, enhanced by delicate milgrain accents, evokes both luxury and artistry. A wearable masterpiece from the Roaring Twenties, this bracelet embodies modernity, glamour, and artistic revolution.

Antique jewelry object group
bracelet

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Five old brilliant cut with an estimated weight of ± 0.44ct
62 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 1.80ct

Total diamond count
67 pcs.

Total diamond weight without rose cuts
approx. 2.24 crt with an average colour and clarity F/H, si/i

- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
19,10 cm (7,52 inch) x 1,00 cm (0,39 inch)
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Weight
10,80 gram (6,94 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
24351-00110

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We could have never imagined how much history and exact data is concealed in this late 18th Century bracelet with chromium chalcedony intaglios dating back from between 100 BC until 100 AD set in 14K bi-colour gold alternating with silver-encrusted old mine brilliant cut diamonds.

One interesting fact we already want to point out to you is that one intaglio is the same type as the one of Julius Caesar's own signet ring, inherited and worn by Augustus.

We invite you on this journey back in time, but be warned: you have to appeal on your stamina.

Antique jewelry object group: bracelet

Condition: excellent condition, especially given its age (one of the intaglio's has a chip at the back, not visible from above)
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Country of origin: The origin of the bracelet itself is unknown.

The chromium chalcedony, in which the intaglios have been carved, originates from a single source near Eskisehir/Anatolia (Turkey). Furthermore, the carving of the chromian chalcedonies has been done in Italy. For more information, we invite you to the elucidation below, provided by Hadrien Rambach, expert i.a. cameos.

Style: Neo Classical (somewhere between Louis XVI and Empire)

This (second) neoclassic wave, more severe, more studied and more consciously archaeological, is associated with the height of the Napoleonic Empire. In France, the first phase of neoclassicism was expressed in the "Louis XVI style", and the second in the styles called "Directoire" or Empire.

The Empire style, sometimes considered the second phase of Neoclassicism, is an early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America up to around 1830. The style originated in and takes its name from the period when Napoleon I ruled France, known as the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. An earlier phase of the style was called the Adam style in Great Britain and "Louis Seize" or Louis XVI, in France.
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Style specifics: A typical element for jewellery from the Louis XVI period are the X-shaped links in between the intaglios and the old mine brilliant cut of the diamonds. Typical as well for the Empire style is the use of intaglios, which refers to the revival of Classicism during that era.

Period: The bracelet itself has been crafted around 1790.

However, the chromium chalcedony intaglios can be dated between ca. 100 BC and 100 AD. For more information, we invite you to the elucidation below, provided by Hadrien Rambach, expert i.a. cameos.
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Source of inspiration: Mythology

Material: 14K bi-color gold yellow and red (touchstone tested). The diamonds are set in silver (touchstone tested).
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Technique: Intaglio - An intaglio or engraved gem is a gem that has been carved, in the Western tradition normally with images or inscriptions only on one face. The engraving of gemstones was a major luxury art form in the ancient world, and an important one in some later periods. Strictly speaking, the term intaglio refers to cameos, carved gemstones, with the design cut into the flat background of the stone as opposed to relief carvings with the design projecting out of the background, as in nearly all cameos.

Diamond(s): 71 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 2.50ct. (colour and clarity: F/K, vs/i). The type of diamond cut here (old mine cut) is considered to be very rare for 18th Century jewellery. Most of the jewellery from 18th Century and older are rose cut diamonds.

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Also we have all diamonds screened by the IJGC - lab (www.ijgc-worldwide.com ) for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural!

Precious stones: Eight chromium chalcedonies and the description of each of these Roman intaglios (directions left/right) is given according to the impressions that these seals would make in wax.

Nº 01 depicts: the bare head of a male to right, in a Late Republican fashion
Nº 02 depicts: Asklepios standing to left, draped, with his snake around his caduceus
Nº 03 depicts: a standing soldier to left, helmeted, holding spear and shield: Mars?
Nº 04 depicts: a Victory walking to right, holding a wreath and a palm
Nº 05 depicts: a standing female deity facing, resting on a short column, holding drapery and a palm with one arm, a spear and shield (?) with the other
Nº 06 depicts: a standing female deity to left, elegantly dressed, holding something in her her, with letters behind her.
Nº 07 depicts: Bacchus dancing (?), nude, holding a vase from which he verses wine towards the ground where a panther rests
Nº 08 depicts: Venus Victrix standing to right, resting on a short column, holding the spear and helmet. This type was the one of Julius Caesar's own signet ring, inherited and worn by Augustus. It can be found on several coins of the 1stand 2ndcentury AD. For other examples, in various stones, see Erika Zwierlein-Diehl (Die antiken Gemmen des kunsthistorischen Museums in Wien, vol. II, 1979, no. 1460-1476).
Venus Victrix (Venus the Victorious) was an aspect of the armed Aphrodite that Greeks had inherited from the East (the goddess Ishtar was a goddess of war). Venus Victrix was considered able to bring victory to warriors such as Caesar, and Pompey dedicated a temple to her - at the top of his theater in the Campus Martius in 55 BC. She also had a shrine on the Capitoline Hill. /// Les armes d'Énée, fabriquées par Vulcain (Virgil, Eneid, 8, 416-453) et que Vénus était venue remettre à son fils (8, 608-625).

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Dimensions: Total length ca. 18,00 cm (7,09 inch) x max. width ca. 1,55 cm (0,61 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 10,50 gram (6,75 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 17010-00246

Full description, provided by Hadrien Rambach:

Part one: On the origin of chromium chalcedony intaglios

This bracelet is set with intaglios cut into chromium chalcedony, a scarce material which has been proven by Cigdem Lule to originate from a single source near Eskisehir / Anatolia.

"A fashionable lady wears cameos at her girdle, cameos in her necklace, cameos on each of her bracelets, a cameo on her tiara. Antique stones are more fashionable than ever, but in default of them one may employ engraved stones" ( Journal des Dames, 25 Ventôse XIII (1806), quoted in O'Day1974, p. 15, and in Gere-Rudoe2010, pp. 467-468).

Typical 1st century AD gems, depicting a variety of gods and goddesses: Asklepios, Victory, Mars (?), Venus, Fortuna (?), etc, as well as an attractive male portrait in Late Republican style.

It is only recently that scientific attention has been paid to the materials used in ancient engraved gems, and over the past few years several articles have been devoted to those "green translucent stones": chromium chalcedonies (Maaskant1975, p. 168; Sax1996, pp. 63-72; Lüle2006; Platz2010; Lüle2011). As a general rule, "one cannot identify the vein from which the stones came-out. Ancient texts only, and the alchemist tradition of the Middle-Age, bring us some indication on their origins", (Guiraud1996, p. 30).

A study of the jewellery in which and with which chromian calcedonies have been found allowed Gertrud Platz to conclude that they "were distributed throughout the Roman Empire" but also that "one might assume that they were manufactured mainly in central Italy" (1).

The archaeological contexts in which they have been found indicate that the large majority of ancient engraved chromian calcedonies can be dated between the Julio-Claudian period (c.30 BC onwards) and the reign of Trajan (up to c.110 AD) (2).

Another - very small - group of chromian calcedonies were carved during the Antonines (c. AD 140-150), and a last one under the Severan dynasty (c. AD 195-230) (3).

But all the gems employed by Melillo belong to the first group, the later two being principally Imperial portraits. We can note here that two cameos only are known in chromian calcedony (4), that they both belong to the early range of the first period, and that they are both imperial portraits which confirms the preciousness of the material: a portrait of Livia formerly in the collection of Orsini (5), and a portrait of Claudius found in Pompeii in 1878 (6).

(1) Platz2010, p. 196.
(2) This starting-point is an approximate date that coincides with the extinction of the Hellenistic rule in Egypt (Cleopatra VII killed herself in 30 BC), and the beginning of the Roman Empire (Octavian becoming Augustus in 27 BC): two simultaneous events that lead to a geographical displacement of many artists (including gem-engravers). Some gems were later remounted in more fashionable rings. For a chromian calcedony re-engraved in the early fourth-century AD, see Berlin 1969 no. 516 = Platz 2010 p. 190.
(3) Platz2010, pp. 187 and 192-195, who discusses whether there may be some 3rd-4th-century AD Christian chromian calcedonies.
(4) The gems Orsini1884 no. 64 = Naples1994 no. 73 andOrsini1884 no. 309 = Naples1994 no. 138 are miniature sculptures rather than cameos.
(5) Orsini1884, no. 356: "cameo di prasma con testa di Liuia moglie d'Augusto, col suo scattolino, dal medesimo - 5" .
(6) Naples1983 no. 182; Platzs2010, pp. 183 & 192.

Part two: On the occurence of green gems in ancient times

Green gems were much in favour in ancient times, which explains their predominance in some hoards (such as Eauze in Gaul) and some excavations (such as the area of the Vesuvius). Theophrastos and Pliny used the name smaragdus for twelve different stones (1): ancient writers in general did not distinguish the different varieties of green chalcedonies and beryls. Therefore, we still cannot be certain of the actual nature of the material in which the portraits of Alexander the Great (2) and Ptolemy Soter II (3) were engraved. Until now, the vocabulary of archaeologists and art-historians remains imprecise or mistaken: chromian chalcedonies are commonly called 'prases', from the Latin prasius (leek coloured), though they are usually deep and dark, or even 'plasmas' which is very erroneous as that is in fact green jasper (opaque).

It is attested that, at the time of Pliny who was writing in AD 77-79, the 'emeralds' (smaragdus) were the third most sought-after jewels, after diamonds and pearls. "Indeed there is no stone, the color of which is more delightful to the eye; for whereas the sight fixes itself with avidity upon the green grass and the foliage of the trees, we have all the more pleasure in looking upon the smaragdus, there being no green in existence of a more intense colour than this. And then, besides, of all the precious stones, this is the only one that feeds the sight without satiating it. […] Neither sunshine, shade, nor artificial light effects any change in their appearance; they have always a softened and graduated brilliancy" (4).

For the Roman men and women, it was the colour of their gems that mattered, rather than their rarity: the stronger the colour, the better; and deep green gems were therefore of particular value (5).

One of the most serious academic researcher, H. Guiraud, specialised only in archeological finds, did not hesitate to write that " les intailles et les camées sont des objets d'art, si un grand artiste les a faits, si la matière est belle" (6) - i.e. "intaglios and cameos are works of art, if they were made by a great artist, if the material is attractive".

(1) Theophrastos, De Lapidibus, IV, 23-27; Platz2010, pp. 187-188.
(2) Pliny, Nat. Hist., 37, 8.
(3) Plutarch, Life of Lucullus, 3.1.
(4) Pliny, Nat.Hist , XXXVII.16. Pliny also comments: "Even when the vision has been fatigued with intently viewing other objects, it is refreshed by being turned upon this stone; and lapidaries know of nothing that is more gratefully soothing to the eyes, its soft green tints being wonderfully adapted for assuaging lassitude, when felt in those organs"; see Krug1987and Woods2006 about whether Nero could have actually used an emerald to look through.
(5) Interestingly, the many glass-gems that survive often copy hardstones (brown sards, orange carnelians, black and blue nicolos, multi-coloured banded agates), but we only know few pastes trying to look-alike chromian calcedony (e.g. Fossing1929, no. 709, Vitellozzi 2010no. 216). Pliny's warning, that crystal can be coloured like emeralds, refers to rock-crystal rather than to glass (Nat. Hist. , XXXVII, 79 & 197). On an actual example of ancient hardstone-colouring (of nicolos), see Revel1992, p. 354.
(6) Guiraud 1996, p. 9.

Biblio.:
Lüle 2006 Çigdem Lüle-Whipp, "Chromium Chalcedony from Turkey and its possible archaeological connections. Gemological research conference", Gems & Gemology, vol. XLII (Fall 2006), p. 115
Lüle 2010 Çigdem Lüle, "Archaeogemology", The Gem Guide, issue 29.3 (May-June 2010), pp. 1, 4-6, 14
Lüle 2011 Çigdem Lüle, "Non-destructive gemological tests for the identification of ancient gems", in Chris Entwistle and Noël Adams (ed.), 'Gems of Heaven'. Recent research on Engraved Gemstones in Late Antiquity c. AD 200-600, British Museum Research Publication number 177 (2011), pp. 1-3.
Platz 2010 Gertrud Platz-Horster, "Kleine Praser and Chromium-bearing Chalcedonies. About a small group of engraved gems", PALLAS, vol. 83 (2010), pp. 179-202


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Presenting a splendid Belle Époque necklace and brooch ensemble, a testament to the opulent era it hails from. Crafted meticulously in 18K yellow gold and platinum, this masterpiece radiates timeless elegance. Adorned with a magnificent rose-cut diamond centerpiece, embellished with 108 smaller rose-cut diamonds and senailles, it exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship. The intricate enamelling technique adds an artistic touch, while the presence of lustrous pearls, including one large and 15 smaller, enhances its allure. This piece encapsulates the essence of Belle Époque luxury, a masterpiece worthy of the most discerning connoisseur.

Antique jewelry object group: necklace with pendant that can be worn as brooch too

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: unknown, but imported into the Austria-Hungarian Empire (because of the hallmarks in the piece)

Style: Belle Époque - The Belle Époque (French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I. Occurring during the time of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named in retrospect, when it began to be considered a "golden age" the major powers of Europe, new technologies improved lives and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and eighteenth-century styles to modern forms. In the newly rich United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, the comparable epoch was dubbed the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this epoch overlaps the end of what is called the Victorian Era there and the period named the Edwardian Era. or more info on styles

Style specifics: The Belle Époque (French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century from the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) and lasted until World War I (1914-18).

Occurring during the time of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named in retrospect, when it began to be considered a "golden age" the major powers of Europe, new technologies improved lives and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and eighteenth-century styles to modern forms.

In the newly rich United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, the comparable epoch was dubbed the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this epoch overlaps the end of what is called the Victorian Era there and the period named the Edwardian Era.

In the Belle Époque cheap coal and cheap labour contributed to the cult of the orchid and made possible the perfection of fruits grown under glass, as the apparatus of state dinners extended to the upper classes; champagne was perfected during the Belle Époque. Exotic feathers and furs were more prominently featured in fashion than ever before, as haute couture was invented in Paris, the centre of the Belle Époque, where fashion began to move in a yearly cycle; in Paris restaurants such as Maxim's achieved a new splendour and cachet as places for the rich to parade, and the Opéra Garnier devoted enormous spaces to staircases as similar show places.

After mid-century, railways linked all the major cities of Europe to spa towns like Biarritz and Deauville; their carriages were rigorously divided into first-class and second-class, but the super-rich now began to commission private railway coaches, as exclusivity was a hallmark of opulent luxury. Bohemian lifestyles gained a different glamour, pursued in the cabarets of Montmartre.

Period: ca. 1900
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Material: 18K yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Technique: Enamelling is an old and widely-adopted technology. The ancient Egyptians applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The ancient Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on metal, glass or ceramic. According to some sources, the word enamel comes from the High German word smelzan (to smelt) via the Old French esmail. Used as a noun, "an enamel" is a usually small decorative object, coated with enamel coating, such as a champlevé or a cloisonné (different techniques).

Diamond(s): One large rose cut diamond and 108 smaller rose cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

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Precious stones: One large and 15 smaller pearls (most probably natural)

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks: Austrian Hungarian hallmark for goods imported into the empire between 1866 and 1937
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Dimensions: width brooch 4,98 cm (1,96 inch), circumference necklace 42,00 cm (16,54 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 20,00 gram (12,86 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 20198-00036

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Capturing the transitional elegance between Art Deco and the Interbellum period, this circa 1930 brooch is a masterpiece of design. Its platinum and white gold composition is adorned with a stunning array of old brilliant and baguette cut diamonds. The brooch reflects the era's fascination with abstract motifs and geometric forms, embodying both the opulence of Art Deco and the emerging modernist sensibilities of the Interbellum. A perfect blend of history and style, this piece offers more than beauty; it is a wearable piece of art history.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Between Art Deco and Interbellum - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern. The interwar period (1918–1939) is understood, within recent Western culture, to be the period between the end of the First World War and the beginning of the Second World War. This is also called the period between the wars or interbellum.
See also: Art Deco and Interbellum
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Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1930
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Material
platinum and 18K white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.35ct
20 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct
Six baguette (long rectangular) cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.14ct

Total diamond count
27 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.49 crt with an average colour and clarity G/I, vs/si

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
3,83 cm (1,51 inch) x 2,11 cm (0,83 inch)
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Weight
12,20 gram (7,84 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
23156-0261

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This captivating combined brooch-pendant, dating back to the Romantic Victorian Period around 1860, is a remarkable example of Victorian artistry. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this versatile piece features nine rose cut diamonds and 18 half seed pearls, embodying the era's love for intricate design and sentimental motifs. The enamelling technique used enhances the jewel's allure, showcasing a craftsmanship that celebrates both beauty and innovation. This piece, adaptable as both a brooch and a pendant, offers a glimpse into the rich history and romantic essence of the Victorian era, making it not only a stunning accessory but also a wearable piece of history.

Antique jewelry object group: combined brooch-pendant

Condition: excellent condition
  -  (more info on our condition scale)

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
  -  See also: Victorian or more info on styles

Style specifics: The Romantic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) in to three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of the Romantic Victorian Period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her marriage to King Albert and their love, their devotion to their marriage and to their country are the sources of inspiration for this period. The jewels of this period are made of intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed to give the jewel a certain opulence with less precious metal needed. As precious metals were really rare at that time. Highly favored (semi-) precious stones in this period are amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls and turquoises. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic and romantic with reminiscent Gotic and/or Renaissance patterns and an abundant use of motifs like anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts and snakes.

Period: ca. 1860
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Material: 18K yellow gold
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Technique: Enamelling is an old and widely-adopted technology. The ancient Egyptians applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The ancient Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on metal, glass or ceramic. According to some sources, the word enamel comes from the High German word smelzan (to smelt) via the Old French esmail. Used as a noun, "an enamel" is a usually small decorative object, coated with enamel coating, such as a champlevé or a cloisonné (different techniques). and The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Extra information: Brooch and pendant - Thanks to a discreetly placed ring system in the back, this jewel can also be worn either as a brooch or as a pendant. Both bail and pin can be unscrewed for optimal wear.

Diamond(s): Nine rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

Precious stones: 18 half seed pearls

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: height as pendant 9,00 cm (3,54 inch)

Weight: 18,70 gram (12,02 dwt)

Reference Nº: 17086-00044

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This Art Deco brooch, a Belgian creation from around 1920, is a harmonious blend of sober serenity and vivid expression. The design, influenced by Japonism, showcases an abstract, tropical fruit motif in 18K yellow gold. The bold contrast of coral and carré cut onyx, in striking black and red, reflects the era's characteristic geometric shapes. The intricate open work back with leafy patterns adds depth, conjuring images of a serene, secluded island. This piece not only symbolises the artistic exchange between the West and Japan but also stands as a timeless testament to the unique aesthetics of the Art Deco period.

Antique jewelry object group: brooches

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Art Deco
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Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period.

Period: ca. 1920
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Source of inspiration: Japan

Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: Japonism, or Japonisme, the original French term, which is also used in English, is a term for the influence of the arts of Japan on those of the West. The word was first used by Jules Claretie in his book L'Art Francais en 1872 published in that year. Works arising from the direct transfer of principles of Japanese art on Western, especially by French artists, are called japonesque.

Precious stones: coral onyx
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Birthstones: Onyx is the birthstone (or month stone) for July.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: width 2.17 cm (0.85 inch), height 3.08 cm (1.21 inch)

Weight: 11.30 gram (7.27 dwt)

Reference Nº: 10015-04334

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These vintage earrings from circa 1890, crafted in the Late Victorian Aesthetic style, evoke a sense of amazement with their surprisingly large rose cut diamonds. Set in 18k pink gold and silver, these diamonds catch the light in a way that is both subtle and stunning. The way they elegantly hang from the ears adds to their allure, creating a look of sophisticated elegance. Their design is a testament to the era's dedication to beauty and craftsmanship, making them not just a piece of jewellery, but a wearable work of art that captivates and enchants.

Antique jewelry object group
earrings short hanging

Condition
very good condition
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Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

Period
ca. 1890
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18k pink gold and silver , see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Two large and six smaller rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
height 3,30 cm (1,30 inch)
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Weight
5,50 gram (3,54 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21344-00155

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An enchanting antique necklace, this 14K yellow gold creation features a duo of strands adorned with nine large coral beads of exceptional size. With a warm, inviting glow, each bead is carefully strung, offering a timeless elegance that transcends trends. The necklace's luxurious weight and generous length articulate a narrative of past grandeur, meticulously preserved in very good condition.

Antique jewelry object group
necklace

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

Period
ca. 1900
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
14K warm yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Precious stones
Nine exceptional large coral beads

Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
double row neecklace: one row 52,00 cm (20,47 inch), one row 55,50 cm (21,85 inch)
nine corals average between 15 and 17 mm long and average diameter between 17,5 and 19,55 mm
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Weight
107,90 gram (69,38 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22235-00056

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Circa 1920, a platinum pendant on necklace, poised between Belle Époque lightness and early Art Deco geometry. The openwork drop is centred by a pear shaped rose cut diamond, framed by further rose cut diamonds and senailles, with sapphire accents drawing the eye to the scroll like base. Topped with a natural pearl, it sits neatly at the collarbone, a small but assured jewel with the feel of something kept and quietly enjoyed.

Jewellery Type
pendant on necklace

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Something between Art Deco and Belle Époque. Airy openwork and a pearl accent meet early geometric sapphire details, a typical transition around the early 1920s.
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Style specifics
A compact drop pendant in platinum with rose cut diamonds, sapphire accents and a natural pearl, balancing Belle Époque lightness with a first hint of Art Deco geometry.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One large pear shaped rose cut diamond.
23 rose cut diamonds and senailles (small rose cut chips).
We do not have the weights, which is normal in our trade for rose cut diamonds and senailles.

All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

We do not sell lab grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Precious stones
Six sapphires

It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, sapphire for September and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
pendant 4,10 cm (1,61 inch) x 1,37 cm (0,54 inch), length necklace 41,00 cm (16,14 inch)
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Weight
4,60 grams (2,96 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26022-00155

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An elegant Art Deco engagement ring from around 1920, masterfully shaped in platinum, encapsulates the sophistication of its time with a harmony of geometric aesthetics inherent to the movement. This Belgian jewel features an assemblage of seventeen old European and mine cut diamonds, culminating in an approximate total weight of 1.67 carats, a silent ode to the depth of commitment they symbolise. It is a timeless testament to love, with each diamond reflecting a story, making it an heirloom piece that transcends the mere passage of time and celebrates April's birthstone.

Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition: very good condition
  -  (more info on our condition scale)

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
  -  See also: Art Deco or more info on styles

Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period: ca. 1920
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Material: platinum
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Extra information (01): We have a matching necklace with pendant to this ring, check:
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Extra information (02): Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewelry. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of the women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement. (from: Wikipedia)

Diamond(s): One old European cut diamond with a weight of 1.31ct. (colour and clarity: I/J, vs/si).
16 old mine single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8)with an estimated weight of ± 0.36ct. (colour and clarity: G/I, si/i).

Total diamond count: 17 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.67 crt.

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
  -  (more info on hallmarks)

Dimensions: diameter top 1,38 cm (0,54 inch)

Weight: 4,40 gram (2,83 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 54 & 17¼ , Size US 6¾ , Size UK: N

Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 19157-00036

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A Victorian marvel, this ring from around 1920 bewitches with its majestic 30.54ct opal, cocooned in the embrace of 56 rose-cut diamonds. The blend of 18k yellow gold with silver whispers a romantic nostalgia, each sparkle a silent ode to exquisite craftsmanship. Beyond its splendour lies a mystery, a rich tapestry of untold stories, making it not just jewellery, but a bearer of centuries' whispers.

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, target="top">fashion of this era.

Material
18k yellow gold and silver , see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
56 rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
One natural cabochon opal with a weight of ± 30.54ct
See pictures for the IJGC-certificate of this stone.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and opal for October.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 3,30 cm (1,30 inch) x 2,60 cm (1,02 inch)
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Weight
12,20 gram (7,84 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 58 & 18½ , Size USA: 8¼ , Size UK: Q

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21224-00615

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A vintage silver cross pendant from around 1750 showcases the ornate Rococo design. Adorned with fifteen rose cut diamonds and senailles, each diamond is set to emphasise its radiance. Uniquely, the reverse side is treated with fire-gilding, a historic technique intended to prevent tarnishing against skin and fabric, highlighting the piece’s practical and artistic heritage. This pendant is a testament to the sophisticated artistry of the mid-18th century, presenting a piece that resonates with the elegance and charm valued by aficionados of antique jewellery.

Antique jewelry object group
cross pendant

Condition
In very good condition, considering its age
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Rococo - Rococo (less commonly roccoco) also referred to as "Late Baroque" is an 18th century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly more ornate, florid, and playful. Rococo rooms were designed as total works of art with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, and tapestry complementing architecture, reliefs, and wall paintings. It was largely supplanted by the Neoclassic style. In 1835 the Dictionary of the French Academy stated that the word Rococo "usually covers the kind of ornament, style and design associated with Louis XV's reign and the beginning of that of Louis XVI". It includes therefore, all types of art produced around the middle of the 18th century in France.
See also: Rococo
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Style specifics
Rococo is a style of decoration that followed, c.1730, the baroque style in France (where it was also called rocaille), the principal features of which are asymmetry of ornament and a repertoire consisting to a considerable extent of rockwork, shells, flowers, foliage, and scrollwork. It was developed in France under Louis XV, 1715-74, and spread to Italy, Germany, and Austria and to a lesser extent to England.

Period
ca. 1750
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Christianity

Theme
Cross - The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements (or cardinal points), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line. (from: Wikipedia)

Material
Silver with gilded back
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Extra information The reverse side of the centre of the cross is hand-engraved and, although not perfectly preserved, it is still evident that the reverse has been fire-gilded, an old technique no longer in use.

Diamonds
Fifteen rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
4,91 cm (1,93 inch) x 3,75 cm (1,48 inch)
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Weight
11,20 gram (7,20 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
24121-00345

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Art Deco platinum necklace set with a pear-shaped diamond of 2.77ct, H colour, VS2 clarity. The pendant is suspended from a line of thirteen old brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.46ct. A fine example of 1920s design, combining balance, sparkle, and the clean geometry of the period.

Jewellery Type
necklace with pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
See also: Art Deco
more info on styles

Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One pear-shape cut diamond with a weight of 2.77ct, colour and clarity H, vs2 (see pictures for certificate by Gem Report Antwerp)
Thirteen old brilliant cut with an estimated weight of ± 0.46ct colour and clarity F/H, vs/si

Total diamond count
Fourteen pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 3.23 crt

- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
total length 39,00 cm (15,35 inch), height center piece 2,65 cm (1,04 inch)
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Weight
5,90 gram (3,79 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25203-00190

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An enchanting vintage Victorian fly brooch from around 1870, crafted in 14K yellow gold. This exquisite piece features two rose cut diamonds, two cabochon rubies, eight emeralds, a natural pearl, and two half seed pearls, capturing the eclectic revival style of the Victorian era. Inspired by the beauty of Mother Nature, the brooch reflects the period's fascination with intricate designs and cross-cultural influences. The meticulous technique of setting rose cuts on foil enhances the diamonds' lustre, adding to the brooch's allure. In very good condition, this piece is a testament to Victorian craftsmanship and a delightful addition to any collection.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
Victorian - In 1837 Queen Victoria begins the longest reign in the history of Great Britain. For 64 years, from 1837 till 1901, she symbolizes the growth and triumph of the British Empire as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. Proud, passionate about beautiful things, highly educated about all styles of time, she influences the lifestyles through her taste and immense love of jewelry.

Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era. (Last part freely rendered from: Wikipedia)

Period
ca. 1870
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
Fly

Material 14K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
Two rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
Two cabochon rubies
Eight emeralds
One (natural?) pearl
Two natural half seed pearls
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, ruby for July emerald for May and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
2,56 cm (1,01 inch) x 2,00 cm (0,79 inch)
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Weight
6,60 gram (4,24 dwt)

Ring size

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