The elegance of Antiquity: the Georgian cross in gold and diamonds
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Exquisite example of Georgian craftsmanship, this pendant dating from around 1700 exudes refined elegance. Celebrating Christian symbolism, its cross shape is meticulously adorned with six table-cut rose diamonds and four senailles, harmoniously set in 18-carat yellow gold with details in silver. Influenced by the opulent Georgian era, its design reflects the artistic sensibility of the time, echoing the rich history of the first four British monarchs of the Maison of Hanover. This pendant, a testament to its era, is a captivating piece for collectors and connoisseurs of antique jewelry.
Group of antique jewelry objects
pendant
Condition
good condition given its age
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Country of origin
unknown
Style
Georgian – The Georgian style is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of styles in vogue between 1720 and 1840. It is named after the first four British monarchs of the Maison of Hanover — George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, and George IV of the United Kingdom — who reigned in continuous succession from August 1714 to June 1830.
See also: Georgian
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Period
circa 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 some details in silver (tested with a 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.
Diamonds
Six table rose-cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds, which is common in our trade for rose cuts.
Quatre senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose-cut diamond, a small diamond chip sometimes with a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of these diamonds, which is common in our trade for senailles.
All the diamonds we offer are checked by the IJGC 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 birth month stone) for the month of April.
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Characteristics
No marks.
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Dimensions
height 4.28 cm (1.69 inches)
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Weight
5.80 grams (3.73 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9807093989705
SKU : 22132-0319
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