Elegance in flight: the Victorian stork brooch-pendant
Wrapped in the serene beauty of a bygone era, this late Victorian brooch/pendant captures the tranquil elegance of nature through the realistic depiction of a gold stork in full flight. Holding a lustrous pearl in its beak, the stork symbolizes a peaceful passage through life, embodying the virtues of calm and inner peace. Crafted around 1900, this exquisite piece not only attests to the whimsical motifs and refined craftsmanship of its time but also to serenity, inviting the wearer to soak in the calm and poised grace of nature. Worn both as a brooch and a pendant, it gives this heirloom a versatile charm, a timeless symbol of tranquility and elegance.
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Elegance in flight: the Victorian stork brooch-pendant
Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown
Style
Late Victorian era: Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of decorative arts from the Victorian period. This era is known for its eclectic revival and reinterpretation of historical styles, as well as for introducing intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, accessories, and interior decoration.
Victorian design is widely seen as having shown a regrettable excess of ornamentation. The Arts and Crafts movement, the Aesthetic movement, the Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau all have their origins in the late Victorian era.
See also: late Victorian era
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Style specifics
The late or aesthetic Victorian period – Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also known as 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 the late or aesthetic Victorian period.
The jewelry of this era evolved from heavy pieces to smaller, more romantic ones, often with whimsical motifs. Jewelers used diamonds and brilliant gemstones to create refined and elaborate feminine pieces.
Period
circa 1900
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Source of inspiration
Mythology
Theme
Stork – This lucky bird is a migratory species that returns with the awakening of nature. That’s why, in Nordic countries, it’s said that they bring babies. The stork depicted on this pendant has probably just arrived. The stork is also a symbol of filial piety, as it is said to feed its parents in their old age. This elegant bird is particularly, in China, a symbol of longevity, as it reaches an advanced age.
Material
18K
yellow gold (tested with a touchstone)
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Gemstones
One pearl
Birthstones
The pearl is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for the month of June.
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Characteristics
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
4.58 cm (1.80 inch) x 2.81 cm (1.11 inch)
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Weight
17.30 grams (11.12 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9807144091977
SKU : 24071-0151
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