Opulence of the 1720s: unveiling of a Georgian diamond cross
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An exquisite Georgian cross pendant in gold, eloquently illustrating the opulence of the era. Made around 1720, this jewel is adorned with seven old-cut brilliant diamonds and four senailles, a testament to its luxurious heritage. Influenced by the Rococo style, the design of the cross combines asymmetrical ornamentation with rocaille, shells, and floral motifs, resonating with the sumptuous aesthetic of the time. The old-cut brilliant diamonds, rare for such ancient pieces, attest to its prestigious provenance, making it a remarkable relic of Christian symbolism and Georgian elegance.
Group of antique jewelry objects:
cross pendant
Condition:
very good condition
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Country of origin:
unknown
Style:
Georgian - The Georgian style is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the range 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 or more info on styles
Stylistic features:
Rococo is a decorative style that succeeded, around 1730, the Baroque style in France (where it was also called rocaille). Its main characteristics are the asymmetry of ornaments and a repertoire largely composed of rocaille, shells, flowers, foliage, and scrolls. It was developed in France under Louis XV (1715-1774) and spread to Italy, Germany, and Austria, and to a lesser extent in England.
Period:
circa 1720
- (events and facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)
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 (tested with 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.
Additional information:
Crosses from this era are generally set with rose-cut diamonds, whose table is flat and parallel to the base of the stone. However, the large stones in this cross are old-cut brilliant diamonds, which is very rare. At its creation, this cross was already a very expensive jewel.
Diamond(s):
Seven old European cut diamonds and four senailles. A senaille is a 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 profession for senailles.
- 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.
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or monthly stone) for April.
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Hallmarks:
No trace.
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Dimensions:
height 4.92 cm (1.94 inch) - See photo with a ruler in cm and inches
Weight:
7.00 grams (4.50 dwt)
Adin
Référence 58 Facettes : 9806982873417
SKU : 20237-0121
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