Belle Époque Brilliance: Masterwork Necklace and Brooch
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Here is a splendid Belle Époque necklace and brooch set, a testament to the opulence of that era. Carefully crafted in 18-carat yellow gold and platinum, this masterpiece radiates timeless elegance. Adorned with a magnificent central rose-cut diamond, complemented by 108 rose-cut diamonds and smaller senailles, it demonstrates exquisite craftsmanship. The complex enameling technique adds an artistic touch, while the presence of brilliant pearls, including one large and 15 smaller ones, enhances its charm. This piece embodies the very essence of Belle Époque luxury, a masterpiece worthy of the most discerning connoisseurs.
Object group of antique jewelry:
necklace with pendant that can also be worn as a brooch
Condition:
very good condition
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Country of origin:
unknown, but imported into the Austro-Hungarian Empire (due to the hallmarks on the piece)
Style:
Belle Époque - The Belle Époque is a period of European social history that began at the end of the 19th century and continued until the First World War. Taking place during the era of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named retrospectively, when it began to be seen as a "golden age." The great European powers, new technologies improved life, and commercial arts adapted Renaissance and 18th-century styles to modern forms. In the United States, newly wealthy and emerging from the Panic of 1873, this comparable era was called the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this era overlapped the end of what is called the Victorian era and the period called the Edwardian era. For more information on styles
Style specifics:
The Belle Époque (in French "Belle Époque") is a period of European social history that began at the end of the 19th century, starting with the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), and lasted until the First World War (1914-1918).
Taking place during the era of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named retrospectively, when it began to be considered a "golden age": the great European powers, new technologies improved life, and commercial arts adapted Renaissance and 18th-century styles to modern forms.
In the newly wealthy United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, this comparable era was called the "Gilded Age." In the United Kingdom, this period coincides with the end of the Victorian era and the so-called "Edwardian era."
In the Belle Époque, coal and cheap labor contributed to the cult of the orchid and enabled the perfection of fruits grown under glass, while the trappings of state dinners extended to the upper classes; champagne was perfected during the Belle Époque. Exotic feathers and furs occupied a more important place than ever in fashion, haute couture being invented in Paris, the center of the Belle Époque, where fashion began to evolve on an annual cycle; in Paris, restaurants such as Maxim's reached new splendor and prestige by becoming parade grounds for the rich, and the Opéra Garnier devoted immense spaces to staircases, similar venues for spectacle.
After the middle of the century, railways linked all the major cities of Europe to spa resorts such as Biarritz and Deauville; their carriages were strictly divided into first and second class, but the wealthiest began to order private cars, exclusivity being the mark of opulent luxury. The bohemian lifestyle acquired a different glamour, practiced in the cabarets of Montmartre.
Period:
around 1900
- (events and facts of this period, poetry of this period, fashion of this period)
Material:
18-carat yellow gold and platinum (tested on the touchstone)
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Technique:
Enameling is an ancient and widely used technique. The Ancient Egyptians applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese of antiquity also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colored result of fusing powdered glass onto a substrate by firing, generally between 750 and 850 °C. The powder melts, flows, and hardens to form a smooth and durable glassy coating on metal, glass, or ceramic. According to some sources, the word enamel comes from the Old High German smelzan (to melt) via Old French esmail. Used as a noun, "an enamel" refers to a generally small decorative object covered with a layer of enamel, such as a champlevé or cloisonné (different techniques).
Diamond(s):
A large rose-cut diamond and 108 smaller rose-cut and senaille diamonds. A senaille 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 or the senailles, which is unusual in our profession.
- All the diamonds we offer are checked by the IJGC laboratory (www.ijgc-worldwide.com) to determine if they are natural or synthetic, and all the diamonds in this jewel are guaranteed 100% natural.
Precious stones:
One large and 15 smaller pearls (very likely natural)
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or monthly stone) for April and pearl is for June.
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Hallmarks:
Austro-Hungarian hallmark for goods imported into the empire between 1866 and 1937
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Dimensions:
brooch width 4.98 cm (1.96 inch), necklace circumference 42.00 cm (16.54 inch) - See photo with a ruler in cm and inches
Weight:
20.00 grams (12.86 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9806981005641
SKU : 20198-0036
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