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With its large blue star sapphire, diamond-set silver links and substantial yellow-gold curb chain, this bracelet is a fine example of late nineteenth-century French haute joaillerie. Its 96 rose-cut diamonds lead the eye from the sapphire into the articulated links, while its flexible construction lets it settle naturally on the wrist. A Parisian jewel by Léon Gariod, whom Henri Vever, the foremost chronicler of nineteenth-century French jewellery, praised for the rare perfection of his work.

Jewellery type: Flexible link bracelet.

Condition: Excellent condition. No repairs were observed.

Country of origin: France.

Style: Victorian, a broad period designation for this French late nineteenth-century bracelet.

Period: circa 1880.

Material: 18K yellow gold, touchstone tested, with silver-topped, gold-backed diamond settings.

Technique: Articulated gold links and silver-on-gold diamond settings.

Diamonds: 96 rose-cut diamonds.

We individually screened every diamond in this bracelet using the EXA Natural Diamond Detector developed by Magilabs; each test returned a natural-diamond result.

Rose-cut diamonds are traditionally described by number rather than by estimated weight, colour or clarity. Their irregular proportions, often compounded by closed settings, make reliable weight estimation and standard grading impracticable while mounted.

Gemstone: One oval cabochon-cut natural blue star sapphire, measuring 16.5 × 14.2 × 11.3 mm, with a clearly visible star effect.

The sapphire is conservatively estimated to weigh approximately 25 carats. Its substantial cabochon profile may mean that its actual weight is higher, possibly approaching 28 carats.

It is common practice for sapphires to be treated to improve their colour or clarity. The sapphire in this bracelet has not been tested for such treatments.

Traditional gemstone associations: Sapphire is traditionally associated with September and wisdom; diamond is the traditional birthstone for April and is associated with enduring love.

Maker: By Léon Gariod, Paris, bearing his registered maker’s mark: a vertical lozenge enclosing a horn between the letters “L” and “G”.

Henri Vever, the foremost chronicler of nineteenth-century French jewellery, records in his landmark book French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century that Gariod specialised in articulated bracelets and matt gold chains decorated with stones, an unusually direct historical parallel for this bracelet.

René Lalique later supplied designs to Gariod, placing the house within the creative network of leading late nineteenth-century French jewellery.

Hallmarks: French maker’s mark for Léon Gariod; French eagle’s-head guarantee marks for 18-carat gold; and a French rhinoceros-head remark mark used on flexible gold chains.

A detailed enlargement showing all of the marks is included among the accompanying photographs.

Dimensions: Length 18.70 cm (7.36 in) See photograph with a millimetre scale.

Weight: 39.7 grams

Historical references: Henri Vever, French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, pp. 1114 to 1116 and 1208; Rémi Verlet, Dictionnaire des joailliers, bijoutiers et orfèvres en France, de 1850 à nos jours, p. 974.

Adin Reference Nº: 26211-00077

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A quintessential statement piece from the Art Deco era, circa 1940, this engagement ring showcases a masterful blend of geometric elegance and sophisticated design. Crafted in lustrous platinum, it features 16 old mine brilliant cut diamonds, totalling approximately 0.88 carats, complemented by eight baguette cut diamonds, adding up to about 0.80 carats. Central to its charm are three cultured freshwater pearls, adding a touch of timeless grace. Reflecting the era's penchant for abstract motifs and functional glamour, this ring stands as a testament to love and the artistic innovation of its time. In very good condition, it encapsulates a period where the decorative arts reached a new zenith of modernity and sophistication.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

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. 1940
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
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)

Diamonds
16 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.88ct
Eight baguette (long rectangular) cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.80ct

Total diamond count
24 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.68 crt with an average colour and clarity F/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.

Precious stones
Three cultered sweet water pearls and the center pearl has its colour because of human treatment.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 2,45 cm (0,96 inch) x 1,81 cm (0,71 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
9,60 gram (6,17 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
22297-00116

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Circa 1900, a late Victorian spider brooch in 18 carat red gold and silver, its body formed by a luminous blister pearl. The head is set with an oval garnet, with three rose cut diamonds adding a glint of life. Modelled legs give the creature a poised, almost playful stance. If one must let a little creature creep close, this is the one.

Jewellery Type
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Although the jewel bears French hallmarks, its exact origin is unknown. For an explanation, see the section on hallmarks.

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

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
spider

Material 18K
red gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Three 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, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Precious stones
One garnet
One blister pearl

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, garnet for January and pearl for June.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
Although it carries a typical French control mark representing an owl , we cannot be sure it is actually French as the owl was also used for items in finished condition that were brought to be examined by the French Assay office (the eagle’s head was used for items brought in unfinished).
more info on hallmarks

Dimensions
3,33 cm (1,31 inch) x 1,86 cm (0,73 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
8,80 gram (5,66 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26050-00265

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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.
more info on birthstones

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)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
5,90 gram (3,79 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25203-00190

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Embracing the epitome of Art Deco elegance, this circa 1920 engagement ring, with its abstract geometric motifs, hails from an era renowned for its glamour and sophistication. Crafted in a marriage of platinum and 18K yellow gold, the piece boasts two old mine brilliant cut diamonds, totalling approximately 1.20 carats, and an entourage of 54 old brilliant cut diamonds. Beyond its sparkle, it carries the weight of history; a reminder of times when betrothal gifts evolved from thimbles to the lustrous diamond rings we cherish today. Accentuated by 14 sapphires and a duo of emeralds, this ring is not just a statement of love, but a testament to a bygone era of opulence and the artistry of its day.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

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 and 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
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)

Diamonds
Two old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.20ct
54 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.90ct

Total diamond count
56 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 2.10 crt with an average colour and clarity H/K, vs/i

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.

Precious stones
14 sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 0.20ct
Two emeralds with an estimated weight of ± 0.08ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
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 emerald for May.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 2,34 cm (0,92 inch) x 1,08 cm (0,43 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
5,30 gram (3,41 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
21316-00744

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This Rococo era pendant, a reverent cross from around 1750, is steeped in the ornate opulence of its time. Silver-topped and 18K red gold-backed, it is adorned with ten table-cut rose diamonds, their brilliance accentuated by the traditional foil setting technique. While showing signs of its venerable age with traces of past repairs, the pendant remains a dignified tribute to its Christian inspiration, its faded hallmarks hinting at a storied past.

Antique jewelry object group
pendant

Condition
acceptable condition, traces of old repairs at the back
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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 on top and backed with 18K red gold (see explanation on silver on 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
Ten table cut 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.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
height 4,78 cm (1,88 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
4,20 gram (2,70 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22074-00044

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A playful Victorian brooch from circa 1890, modelled as a stylised bee or fly with finely engraved red gold wings and silver-set accents. Its body is bright with rubies, rose cut diamonds and glinting diamond highlights, while a blue sapphire forms the centre of the thorax. There is something delightfully mischievous about wearing such a tiny jewelled creature on a lapel or shoulder, as if it had just settled there for a moment.

Jewellery Type
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian jewellery - This style refers to jewellery from circa 1837 to 1901 (Britain and the wider Western world). Typical features include gold and silver range from hand finished lockets to stamped pieces, set with garnet, turquoise or star set diamonds. Typical motifs include serpents symbolising eternal love, hearts, anchors and crosses (love, hope and faith), hands for friendship and fidelity, forget-me-nots, ivy and acorns, naturalistic flowers. The style was shaped by reign of Queen Victoria, Industrial Revolution and new technologies, British Empire and global trade routes, Great Exhibition of 1851, archaeological excavations and scholarship, including Pompeii and Troy.
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Style specifics
Grand Victorian - This jewel belongs to the Grand Victorian period, roughly 1860 to 1880. This phase is often associated with more substantial jewels, diamonds, pearls, dark stones and mourning jewellery. The period followed the death of Prince Albert in 1861 and is closely associated with Queen Victoria’s mourning. At the same time, wealth, empire and international influences, including India and Japan, helped shape jewellery design.

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

Source of inspiration
Nature

Theme
a stylised bee

Material 18K
red gold gold and details in silver (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Thirteen 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 cut diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

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

Precious stones
Nine rubies with an approximate total weight of 0.36ct
One sapphire

All coloured stone weights stated are approximate unless otherwise noted, as stones are not removed from their settings in orde.
Gemstones are often treated to improve their colour or clarity. The stones in this piece have not been tested for treatment unless otherwise stated.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, ruby for July and sapphire for September.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
4,20 cm (1,65 inch) x 2,70 cm (1,06 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
7,50 gram (4,82 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26182-00183

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An exquisite piece from the turn of the century, this French tiepin showcases a whimsical horse head sculpted in coral, poised elegantly on a black enameled yoke. Bridging the gap between the ornate sensibilities of the Late-Victorian period and the refined elegance of the Belle Époque, it reflects a time when equestrian sports were a significant source of inspiration.

Antique jewelry object group
Equestrian Elegance: An Antique French Coral Horse Head Tiepin

Condition
in very good condition, though there are slight imperfections on the surface of the black enamel.
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Country of origin
France

Style
something between the Late-Victorian and Belle Epoque style - 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.
And the Belle Époque style (Belle Époque is 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.
See also: late-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.

Source of inspiration
equestrian sports

Theme
Horses - The horse is a universal symbol of freedom without restraint, because riding a horse made people feel they could free themselves from their own bindings.

Material 18K
yellow gold (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).

Precious stones
One coral horse head

Hallmarks
The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Dimensions
top 0,88 cm (0,35 inch) x 1,48 cm (0,58 inch), total length 7,53 cm (2,96 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
2,90 gram (1,86 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
24057-00275

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This exquisite vintage Fifties ring, inspired by the bold geometric shapes of Art Deco, presents a harmonious blend of elegance and distinctive style. Crafted circa 1950, it features a unique, stylized design that is both striking and pleasantly wearable, not protruding awkwardly when adorned. The centerpiece is a set of five baguette cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.00ct, complemented by sixteen additional diamonds, culminating in a total weight of around 1.48 ct. This piece embodies an era's artistic vision, offering a glimpse into the luxurious past.

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

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

Country of origin: unknown

Style: Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
  -  See also: Fifties (of the twentieth century) or more info on styles

Style specifics: This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

Period: ca. 1950
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Material: platinum (touchstone tested)
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Extra information: Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.

Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries.

In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a magic that nothing else can ever quite equal.

But it wasn't until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Even the reason a woman wears it on the third finger of her left hand dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand.

Diamond(s): Five baguette (long rectangular) cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct.
Ten brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.42ct.
Six single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.06ct.

Total diamond count: 21 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.48 crt. with an average colour and clarity: E/H, vvs/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 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.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
  -  (more info on birthstones)

Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: band width of top of ring 1,05 cm (0,41 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 3,80 gram (2,44 dwt)

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

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Adin Reference Nº: 21042-00157

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A distinguished combined brooch-pendant, hailing from the Grand Victorian Period around 1870, presents a celebration of Mother Nature's artistry. Belgium's masterful craftsmanship is evident in the 18k red gold and silver design, showcasing 76 twinkling rose cut diamonds and senailles, nestled among 30 delicate half seed pearls. The piece is fashioned into a majestic shell encircled by a wreath and surmounted by a graceful bow, reflecting the era's admiration for opulent and inspired ornamentation. In superb condition, it is a testament to the period’s grandeur and exquisite aesthetics.

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 Grand 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 Grand Victorian Period.

This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period.

Period: ca. 1870
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Source of inspiration: Mother Nature

Theme: a shell surrounded by a wreath and crowned with a bow

Material: 18k red gold and silver, see also: The silver on gold technique
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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.

Diamond(s): 76 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.

Precious stones: 30 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 6,16 cm (2,43 inch)

Weight: 22,80 gram (14,66 dwt)

Reference Nº: 17093-00243

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This French Victorian pendant and brooch, circa 1870, is a testament to the grandeur of the era. Crafted in 18K red gold, it features a meticulously carved hard stone cameo, framed with a black enamelled rim, exuding classical elegance. Adorned with two half seed pearls and showcasing a lady's profile with roses in her hair, the piece captures the essence of the Grand Victorian Period. Its dual function, with a hinge for pendant use, adds to its versatility. This jewel, hallmarked with the French control mark, represents the period's fascination with opulent and intricate designs, making it a coveted item for collectors and admirers of historical artistry.

In an openwork 18K red gold cadre, a meticulously carved hard stone cameo with a black enamelled rim is framed within this French Victorian pendant as well as brooch from 1870. As the lady's profile has roses in her hair and as the frame holds two half seed pearls, no detail has been spared to enrich this classical jewel.

Antique jewelry object group: brooch and pendant, at the back of the jewel a hinge with a ring is attached to use it as a pendant when wanted

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: France

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 Grand 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 Grand Victorian Period.

This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period.

Period: ca. 1870
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Theme: female head with wreath and flowers in hair

Material: 18K red gold
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Technique (01): 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.

Technique (02): 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).

Precious stones: cameo Two half seed pearls
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Birthstones: Pearl is the birthstone (or month stone) for June.
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Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Dimensions: height as brooch 5,05 cm (1,99 inch), height as pendant 5,57 cm (2,19 inch)

Weight: 27,80 gram (17,88 dwt)

Reference Nº: 15209-00125

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A platinum French Art Deco treasure, circa 1920, holds a bewitching dance of light and shadow with a central 3.19ct natural Burmese ruby, embraced by 30 old brilliant and single-cut diamonds. With origins in France, this ring is a seamless blend between the Art Deco and the Belle Époque periods, capturing the essence of early 20th-century glamour. A celebration of love’s eternity, perfect for an engagement or an anniversary, it is a piece of history awaiting its continuation in a new chapter.

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

Condition: good condition
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Country of origin: France

Style: Something between Art Deco and Belle Époque - 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.

And 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: This is something between Belle Époque and Art Deco.

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.

Art Deco
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
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Material: platinum
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Extra information: 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): 30 old brilliant cut diamonds and single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct. (colour and clarity: F/J, vs/i).

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

Total diamond weight: approx. 0.50 crt.

Precious stones: One natural Burmese ruby (see pictures for certificate) with a weight of 3.19ct., Purplish red, semi-translucent, origin Mong Hsu (Myanmar, former Burma)
Treatment: heat treated, natural rubies are commonly enhanced by a thermal process. This is an accepted technique as long as it is mentioned by the seller.

Birthstones: Ruby is the birthstone (or month stone) for July and diamond for April.
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Hallmarks: The French control mark representing a "mascaron" (French for "grotesque mask") that was in use in France from 1912 and used for into France imported platinum jewelry and objects.
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Dimensions: width of top of ring 1,18 cm (0,46 inch)

Weight: 4,50 gram (2,89 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 52 & 16½ , Size US 6 , Size UK: L

Resizing: Free resizing, but because of the the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it on every size; so please ask in advance (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 16319-00014

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A paragon of Art Deco sophistication, this bar brooch, circa 1920, presents a harmonious blend of platinum and 18K white gold. Its abstract motifs and precise geometrical forms echo the era's departure from organic to the decisively modern. Adorned with 67 diamonds, including a central old brilliant cut of approximately 0.42ct, complemented by old mine cuts and rose cut diamonds, it captures the essence of the Roaring Twenties—elegant, glamorous, yet functional. A single onyx accentuates its bold, decorative statement, cementing its status as a collectible piece of that opulent epoch.

Antique jewelry object group
bar brooch

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
platinum and 18K white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.42ct
14 old mine brilliant cut diamonds and four single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 1.52ct
48 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.

Total diamond count
67 pcs.

Total diamond weight without rose cuts
approx. 1.94 crt with an average colour and clarity F/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.

Precious stones
One onyx

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and onyx for July.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
width 8,18 cm (3,22 inch)
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Weight
8,90 gram (5,72 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22167-00003

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With its rose cut diamonds set on foil, this Georgian diamond ring from circa 1830 has the darkened, intimate glow so characteristic of early 19th century jewellery. The warm yellow gold shank meets a silver detailed head of seven natural diamonds, arranged with quiet symmetry and old-world charm. Most likely Belgian, it remains a tender survival from the Georgian period.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
Very good condition. The ring was most likely re-shanked at some point.
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Country of origin
Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style
Georgian - Georgian style is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, and George IV of the United Kingdom—who reigned in continuous succession from August 1714 to June 1830.
See also: Georgian
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Period
ca. 1830
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
warm yellow gold and details in silver (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
Seven rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts. with an approximate total weight of ct colour and clarity /, /
- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Hallmarks
No official hallmarks. The piece is stamped “503”, most likely an internal maker’s or workshop number.
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Dimensions
width across the ring head 1,06 cm (0,42 inch)
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Weight
5,00 gram (3,21 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 64 & 20½ , Size USA: 10¾ , Size UK: V

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
26058-00278

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A genuine 17th-century Baroque gold cross, possibly of Spanish or Portuguese origin. This exquisite pendant, in very good condition, showcases the Baroque style's dynamic movement and rich ornamentation. Crafted from at least 18K yellow gold, it features 23 table-cut rose diamonds set on foil, ensuring their luster. The cross, symbolizing Christianity, embodies divinity and the world's union. A precious relic from the past, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts.

Antique jewelry object group: pendant

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 either Spanish or Portuguese origin.

Style: Baroque - Baroque is an artistic style prevalent from the late 16th century to the early 18th century in Europe. It is most often defined as "the dominant style of art in Europe between the Mannerist and Rococo eras, a style characterized by dynamic movement, overt emotion and self-confident rhetoric".
  -  See also: Baroque or more info on styles

Style specifics: Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.

Period: ca. 1650
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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: at least 18K yellow gold but likely to be of a higher carat alloy (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.

Diamond(s): 23 table cut 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 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.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: Height approx. 5,75 cm (2,26 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 16,30 gram (10,48 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 07162-00181

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Discover an extraordinary pair of rings - one an exquisite platinum Estate ring from the 1950s with Colombian emeralds and diamonds, the other a silver duplicate adorned with strass stones. In the past, elites had duplicates made for travel, but the reasons were often forgotten. This rarity, with its original and duplicate rings, is a testament to that tradition. The platinum ring features emeralds and diamonds, reminiscent of a Greek sanctuary, while the duplicate offers versatility. Both await you in Leysen's treasure box, offering timeless elegance and a touch of history.

At first, we thought we were seeing double but immediately we realised how exceptional this pair of rings really is. One jewel is a most valuable platinum Estate ring from the Fifties with high class Colombian emeralds and diamonds. The other seems to be the exact same ring crafted in perfect resemblance but in silver with green and colourless strass stones.

Up to the Fifties of the last century it was not uncommon for the happy few to have their most precious jewellery pieces reproduced in less expensive materials. These reproductions -called dummies- were crafted specifically to wear on long journeys and cruises. Unfortunately, this custom was so well kept in discretion that most people lost sight of the reason of having a duplicate. So nowadays, such pairs are hardly being found as a couple anymore which makes of this valuable ring together with its pseudo-twin truly a unique collection.

Within this particular pair, the spectacular original platinum ring arrays three centrally decreasing emeralds with an upper and lower brim of five brilliant cut diamonds. This plateau of gems transcends from a left and right diamond-encrusted volute. Central in the two capital rims of this stylized column shaped top, a brilliant cut diamond enhances the allure of wearing a Greek sanctuary on your hand even more. As a Greek goddess, you could bath in this sea of diamond shimmer created by the light swirling through the azure-cut settings.

The authentic ring as well as its duplicated counterpart equal in appearance are just waiting to be found in the original treasure box of Leysen, who's a certified jewellery supplier to the Belgian Royal Court. Having the opportunity to wear this powerful design on any possible occasion, envision yourself completely giving in to the moment without giving in on any of your own unique glory.

Antique jewelry object group: Ring in most precious materials and a duplicate -also called "dummy"- ring.

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

Style: Although most people would call this style Art Deco it is more considered to be a product of the fifties of the Twentieth Century. Strongly influenced by Art Deco but also by the Retro style. That to most people this is Art Deco is no coincidence as both Retro style and Fifties style are the style successors of Art Deco. or more info on styles

Style specifics: This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

Period: ca. 1950
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Material: Original piece in platinum and dummy piece in silver.
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Extra information: The custom of wearing a replica or "dummy" instead of the authentic jewel comes from the desire of the elite to take their glamorous trinkets along their extensive travels. Thanks to the imitation pieces, they could leave the originals safely in their vault. So without anyone realising the clever switch between the true jewel and the reproduction, it had become possible for them to simply enjoy their favourite and personal belongings anywhere.

Imagine the chance to enjoy a stride gracefully along a fashionable promenade, to be swept away by a sea breeze on the deck of a cruise ship, to be fully engaged in a soirée conversation, to have your eyes stuck only on a stunning foreign view, but how easy it is to loose any trinket on such events -dummy or not. So after all this time still being able to present the authentic ring together with the ring that's afforded to be lost, that can only be a miracle.

Although the terms "dummy" and "copy" are no flattering words for any meticulously crafted jewel, make no mistake: it's only the original ring's counterpart that embodies the most precious adventures of its owner.

Description of stones in platinum ring:
36 old European cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.50ct. (colour and clarity: F/G, vs/si). And three emeralds (most probably Colombian) with a total weight of approximately 1.10 crt (1 ± 0.70 and 2 ± 0.20 each)
- weights of emeralds and diamonds, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Description of stones in dummy ring:
Three green and 36 colourless strass stones (also called paste) as diamond and emerald imitation.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and emerald for May.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: Top ca. 11,60mm (0.47 inch) x 12,40mm (0.49 inch)

Weight: Both rings 15,50 gram (9,97 dwt) - Platinum ring 8,70 gram (5,59 dwt), dummy ring 6,80 gram (4.37 dwt)

Ring size:
Platinum ring Size Continental 54 & 17¼ , Size US 6¾ , Size UK: N
Silver ring Size Continental: 55 & 17½ , Size US 7¼ , Size UK: O

Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 16281-00017

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