1810 Empire Gold: The symbolism of a garnet cross
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This Empire period pendant, originating from France at the beginning of the 19th century, bears witness to the grandeur of the Napoleonic era. Made of 18-carat yellow gold, it features 14 rose-cut garnets, carefully set, with a rich and deep hue. This piece of jewelry is distinguished by its mass and precise symmetry, characteristics of the Empire style, which aimed to revive the opulence of ancient Rome. It displays the traditional "Badine" cross, emblem of Christian symbolism, adorned with garnet, the birthstone of January. The pendant bears the French rooster's head hallmark, affirming its authenticity and period. This rare object, once an essential element of royal attire, is now part of private collections and museums, capturing the essence of its era.
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Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France
Style
Empire - The Empire style, sometimes considered the second phase of Neoclassicism, is an architectural movement from the early 19th century, present in Europe and America until about 1830. This style takes its origin and name from the First Empire period, when Napoleon I ruled France. It aimed to idealize the power of Napoleon and the French state. It corresponds to the Biedermeier style in German-speaking countries, the Federal style in the United States, and the Regency style in Britain. An earlier phase of the style was called the Adam style in Britain and "Louis Seize" or Louis XVI in France.
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Style specifics
Style that borrows stylistic specifics from ancient Greece and the Roman Empire (hence its name: Empire). The Empire period represents the second part of the Neoclassical style and demonstrates a strong French influence. This style finds its origin in Napoleon's desire to revive the luxurious majesty of Imperial Rome. Traditional classical motifs, already present under the reign of Louis XVI, were complemented by symbols of imperial grandeur: the monogramme of the emperor and his emblem, the bee; representations of military trophies; and, after the victorious Egyptian campaigns, Egyptian motifs. To briefly characterize this style, we could focus on two fundamental concepts: massiveness and symmetry.
Period
circa 1810
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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 (tested with 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.
Additional information
Cross pendant "Badine" or little wind in gold and garnets, pear-shaped element articulated to the rest of the cross, bezel-set, with a folded and invisible bail. This cross was the most typical and traditional one made in Roussillon, France, and was worn with a silk or velvet ribbon tied or knotted around the neck. The shape of this jewel was already known to Catalan goldsmiths in 1663. Worn under the Empire and the Restoration, they can be seen in the portrait of Élisabeth Campagnac. Nowadays, French regional crosses are very rare compared to the variety that once existed. Most of these crosses are now kept in museums or private collections.
Precious stones
14 rose-cut garnets
Birthstones
Garnet is the birthstone (or month stone) for January.
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Characteristics
French hallmark representing a rooster's head that was used in France for 18-carat gold around 1810.
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Dimensions
height 6.13 cm (2.41 inches)
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Weight
12.30 grams (7.91 dwt)
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