Victorian versatility: a diamond brooch-pendant from 1850
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Originating from the romantic Victorian period, around 1850, this antique brooch-pendant exudes a poetic charm. Of French origin, it features a delightful motif of flower branches, expertly crafted in 18-carat red gold and silver. Adorned with a constellation of brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, this piece captures the very essence of Victorian opulence and sentimentality. Its dual function as a brooch and pendant enhances its versatility, making it a precious heirloom reflecting the rich cultural and artistic fervor of the Victorian era.
Object group of antique jewelry
combined brooch-pendant
Condition
very good 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, 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 romantic 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).
We consider this period as belonging to the romantic Victorian period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, her marriage to King Albert, their love and devotion to their marriage and country, sources of inspiration. The jewelry of this period is made with intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed the jewelry to have a certain opulence with less precious metals. Precious metals, however, were very rare at that time. The most prized (semi-)precious stones of this era are amethyst, coral, garnet, cultured pearls, and turquoise. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic, and romantic, with motifs reminiscent of the Gothic and/or Renaissance styles, and an abundant use of motifs such as anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts, and snakes.
Period
around 1850
Events and facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Source of inspiration
Mother Nature
Theme
flower branch
Material
18-carat red gold and silver, see also: The silver technique on gold (tested on touchstone)
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Diamonds
Seven old brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.65 ct, color and clarity F/H, vs/si
57 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, contrary to what is common in our profession.
All diamond weights, color shades, and clarity are approximate because the stones are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
All the diamonds we offer are checked by the IJGC to determine whether they are natural or synthetic, and all the diamonds in this piece of jewelry are guaranteed 100% natural.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or birth month stone) for the month of April.
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Characteristics
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
height 7.00 cm (2.76 inches)
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Weight
21.20 grams (13.63 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9807091859785
SKU : 22112-0187
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