{"product_id":"471463-victorian-fox-head-stickpin-in-14k-red-gold-silver-mask-and-rose-cut-diamonds","title":"Victorian tie pin in the shape of a fox's head, in 14-carat rose gold, mask in silver and rose-cut diamonds ","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictorian-style fox head tie pin, circa 1880, in 14-carat rose gold with a modeled silver mask. The alert muzzle and pricked ears are set with rose-cut diamonds, whose metallic foil backing gives them a soft glow, reminiscent of candlelight. Two small red cabochons complete the ensemble, representing the eyes. A witty and finely detailed naturalistic motif, discreet on the reverse and yet undeniably characteristic of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eType of jewelry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e pin\/brooch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e very good condition\u003cbr\u003e More information on our condition scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Victorian decorative art refers to the style of the decorative arts of the Victorian era. This period is characterized by an eclectic revival of historical styles and the introduction of intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, accessories, and interior decoration. Victorian design is often seen as having succumbed to 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.\u003cbr\u003e See also: Victorian\u003cbr\u003e More info on styles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eStyle specifics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Grand Victorian Period – Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We consider this to belong to the Grand Victorian Period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From around 1850, wealthy English people became interested in jewelry from India and Japan, which greatly inspired the jewelers of the time. This period also coincides with the death of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, which explains the predominance of mourning jewelry (set with dark and imposing stones) as characteristic jewelry of this era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePeriod\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e circa 1880\u003cbr\u003e Events and facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSource of inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mother Nature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTheme\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e fox head\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e 14K\u003cbr\u003e rose gold and silver details (tested on touchstone)\u003cbr\u003e More information about precious metals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTechnique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The rose-cut diamonds are set on an aluminum foil. This is a special technique used to enhance their brilliance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiamonds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 28 rose-cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose cut, a small diamond chip possibly with a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose-cut diamonds or the senailles, which is common in our trade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, present in our antique jewelry and vintage pieces are certified 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePrecious stones\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Two cabochons\u003cbr\u003e The weight of colored stones is approximate because they are not removed from their setting in order to preserve its integrity.\u003cbr\u003e It is very common for gemstones to be treated to enhance their purity or color. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBirthstones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Diamond is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for April and ruby is the one for July.\u003cbr\u003e More information on birthstones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMaker's marks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e No trace.\u003cbr\u003e More information on hallmarks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fox head 1.10 cm (0.43 inch) x 0.78 cm (0.31 inch), total brooch length 4.00 cm (1.57 inch)\u003cbr\u003e see the image with a ruler in millimeters and inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3.50 grams (2.25 dwt)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 26019-0131\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCopyrighted photograph\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Adin, antique jewelry quality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e our latest acquisitions\u003cbr\u003e jewelry glossary\u003cbr\u003e hall of fame\u003cbr\u003e Come visit us in Antwerp\u003cbr\u003e subscribe to our mailing list\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch second-hand - since the watch was opened for inspection and servicing in the workshop, the original water resistance guarantee can no longer be assured except for rain and splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Adin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53729806582089,"sku":"26019-0131","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/5311\/1432\/files\/26019-0131.p00_Victorian_20fox_20head_20stickpin_20in_2014K_20red_20gold_20_20silver_20mask_20and_20rose_20cut_20diamonds-en_0d462cf6-683e-4d90-8cbe-b667013a7eaf.jpg?v=1771710255","url":"https:\/\/58facettes.com\/products\/471463-victorian-fox-head-stickpin-in-14k-red-gold-silver-mask-and-rose-cut-diamonds","provider":"58 Facettes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}