An elegant faith: a rococo diamond cross of distinction
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This magnificent 18th-century cross pendant, probably originating from France or Belgium, is a splendid example of Rococo art. Crafted in 18-carat yellow gold, it dates from around 1750, a period when the Rococo style flourished with its ornamental and playful motifs. It is adorned with ten rose-cut diamonds and senailles, set on foil to enhance their brilliance, a characteristic technique of the period. The cross symbolizes both divinity and the earthly world, reflecting its Christian inspiration. This piece is not only a religious icon, but also a testament to the complex craftsmanship of the Rococo period.
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Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Although it bears no readable control mark, we believe it is of French or Belgian origin.
Style
Rococo – Rococo (more rarely roccoco), also called "late Baroque," is an 18th-century style that developed when Baroque artists abandoned symmetry to become increasingly ornate, flowery, and playful. Rococo pieces were designed as total works of art, with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, decorative mirrors, and tapestries complementing the architecture, reliefs, and wall paintings. It was largely supplanted by the neoclassical style. In 1835, the Dictionnaire de l'Académie française specified that the word rococo "generally designates the type of ornament, style, and motif associated with the reign of Louis XV and the beginning of that of Louis XVI." It therefore encompasses all types of art produced around the mid-18th century in France.
See also: Rococo
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Style specifics
Rococo is a decorative style that succeeded, around 1730, the Baroque style in France (where it was also called rocaille). Its main characteristics are the asymmetry of ornaments and a repertoire composed largely of rocaille, shells, flowers, foliage, and scrolls. It was developed in France under Louis XV (1715-1774) and spread to Italy, Germany, and Austria, and to a lesser extent in England.
Period
around 1750
Events and facts of this period, poetry of this period, fashion of this period.
Source of inspiration
Christianity
Theme
Cross – The cross is one of the oldest human symbols and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It often represents the division of the world into four elements (or cardinal points), or the union of the concepts of divinity (the vertical line) and the world (the horizontal line). (Source: Wikipedia)
Material
18-carat yellow gold (tested by touchstone)
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Technique
The rose-cut diamonds are set on foil. This special technique was used to enhance the brilliance of the diamonds.
Diamonds
Ten rose-cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose-cut diamond, a small diamond chip sometimes with a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose-cut diamonds or the senailles, unlike what is common in our profession.
All the diamonds we offer are checked by the IJGC to determine whether they are natural or synthetic, and all the diamonds in this jewel are guaranteed 100% natural.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for the month of April.
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Features
Illegible remnants.
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Dimensions
3.22 cm (1.27 inch) x 5.40 cm (2.13 inches)
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Weight
7.80 grams (5.02 dwt)
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SKU : 23271-0584
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