Antique cross pendant: a Baroque heritage
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An exquisite baroque cross pendant, dating from around 1700, probably of Belgian origin. Made of 18-carat yellow gold and silver, this piece of jewelry reflects the opulent baroque aesthetic with its dynamic shape and rich symmetrical ornamentation. It is set with 26 natural rose-cut diamonds and senailles, enhanced by the ancient leaf setting technique to maximize their brilliance. This pendant is not only a remarkable example of historical craftsmanship, but also a symbol of Christian faith and the timeless beauty of antique jewelry.
Group of antique jewelry objects:
cross pendant
Condition:
very good condition
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Country of origin:
Although it bears no readable hallmark, we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style:
Baroque – Baroque is an artistic style widespread from the late 16th century to the early 18th century in Europe. It is generally defined as "the dominant artistic style in Europe between the Mannerist and Rococo eras, characterized by dynamic movement, manifest emotion, and assertive rhetoric."
- See also: Baroque or more info on styles
Style characteristics:
Baroque is an artistic and decorative style that developed shortly before 1600 and remained common in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style around 1730. Born in Italy, it spread to Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal. Only a more or less austere classical version was popular in France under Louis XIV. This style, derived from the Renaissance, is characterized by lively, curved and exuberant forms, vigorous movement and rich ornamentation, inspired by classical sources, symmetrical as opposed to the asymmetry of the Rococo style that succeeded it.
Period:
around 1700
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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 and silver, see also: The silver technique on gold (tested with a touchstone)
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Technique:
The rose-cut diamonds are leaf set. This special technique was used to enhance the brilliance of the diamonds.
Diamond(s):
26 rose-cut diamonds and senailles. A senailles is a simplified rose-cut diamond, a small diamond chip sometimes with a few polished facets. We do not know the weight of the rose-cut diamonds nor that of the senailles, unlike what is usual in our trade. All our diamonds are checked by the IJGC laboratory (www.ijgc-worldwide.com) 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 stone of the month) for April.
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Hallmarks:
No trace.
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Dimensions:
height 5.88 cm (2.31 inches) - See photo with a ruler in cm and inches
Weight:
12.30 grams (7.91 dwt)
Adin
Référence 58 Facettes : 9806973960521
SKU : 20170-0035
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Shipped from/from:
Belgique
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