Antique gold, diamond, and sapphire brooch, snake coiled around a sword or dagger
Object group of antique jewelry
bar brooch
Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown
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 for the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, accessories, and interior decoration. Victorian design is widely seen as having displayed a regrettable excess of ornament. 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.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The late Victorian or aesthetic 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 late or aesthetic Victorian period.
The jewelry of this period evolved, moving from heavy pieces to smaller, more romantic items, often with whimsical motifs. Jewelers used diamonds and bright gemstones to create refined and elaborate feminine pieces.
Period
circa 1890
Events and facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Source of inspiration
Mythology
Theme
snake coiled around a sword or dagger
Material
18-carat rose gold and silver, see also: The silver technique on gold (tested on a touchstone)
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Additional information
Snakes and serpents – Snakes and serpents are among the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols. The symbolic values they represent overlap significantly across various cultures. Part of this overlap is due to the common historical origin of contemporary symbols. However, a large part of this overlap is attributable to the common biological characteristics of snakes.
Much can be said about snakes. Revered since Antiquity, they are a powerful religious symbol with multiple meanings, such as death and resurrection. They have also been associated with healing and river gods, and symbolize fertility, wisdom, and healing power.
A snake coiled around a sword combines the symbols of the snake and the sword, which can represent life, fertility, and wisdom, as well as strength, protection, courage, and fearlessness. Together, they can signify the protection of life, earthly struggles, or a courageous attitude.
Diamonds
38 rose-cut diamonds and 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 the rose-cut diamonds or the senailles, unlike what is common in our trade.
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 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Precious stones
Two sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 0.75 ct
All colored stone weights are approximate as the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
It is very common for gemstones to be treated to enhance their clarity or color. This item has not been tested in this regard.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or monthly stone) for April and sapphire is for September.
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Characteristics
No marks.
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Dimensions
width 6.50 cm (2.56 inches)
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Weight
11.90 grams (7.65 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9807106572617
SKU : 22297-0136
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