Autumn elegance: Victorian brooch in the shape of a chestnut leaf and diamond
This charming French Victorian brooch, made in silver and set in 18-carat red gold, is a true representation of the fleeting beauty of nature. Shaped like a chestnut leaf and adorned with 140 rose-cut diamonds, it captures the essence of autumn leaves dancing in the wind. The intricate details of the diamonds give the leaf a realistic and shimmering appearance, as if freshly fallen. A red gold pin, decorated with a pearl, delicately secures the brooch, adding to its elegance. Dating from 1870, this brooch is not just a piece of jewelry: it is a poetic tribute to nature, reflecting the grandeur and complexity of the Victorian era.
Antique jewelry group: brooch
Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: France
Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of decorative arts from the Victorian era. This era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historical styles, as well as the introduction of intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia in furniture, accessories, and interior decoration. Victorian design is widely perceived 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 at the end of the Victorian era.
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Style specifics: The Grand 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 Grand Victorian period.
This second Victorian period is famous for its sumptuous pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From around 1850, wealthy Englishmen brought back knowledge of jewelry from India and Japan, which greatly inspired the jewelers of this era. This period also corresponds to the death of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, which made mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the specific type of jewelry for this era.
Period: circa 1870
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Source of inspiration: Mother Nature (see also: flower symbolism)
Theme: chestnut leaf
Material: silver on the top and supported by 18-carat red gold (see explanation about silver on gold).
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Diamonds: 140 rose-cut diamonds. We do not know the weight of the diamonds, unlike what is usual in our profession for rose-cut diamonds.
Note: All diamond weights, color shades, and clarity are approximate as the stones have not been removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
Gemstones: Two pearls
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for April and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks: The French control hallmark for 18-carat gold representing an eagle's head, which was used in France from around 1838.
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Dimensions: length 6.90 cm (2.72 inches), width 3.40 cm (1.34 inches)
Weight: 12.30 grams (7.91 dwt)
Référence 58 Facettes : 9806772076873
SKU : 13361-0011
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