The art of devotion: a relic from the Baroque era
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Originating from the height of Baroque art, around 1680, this antique cross pendant embodies the grandeur and spiritual significance of its era. Crafted in 18-carat yellow gold, it demonstrates the exquisite craftsmanship typical of French and Belgian artisans. It is adorned with six table-cut rose diamonds, set on foil to enhance their natural brilliance, a testament to the advanced techniques of the time. Despite slight wear to the gold, visible on the back, its historical charm remains intact. This piece, a fusion of devotional symbolism and artistic mastery, reflects the dynamic movement and ornamental richness characteristic of the Baroque style, offering a tangible link to a bygone era of opulence and devotion.
Object group of antique jewelry
cross pendant
Condition
acceptable condition (on the back, the gold is worn in three places - see the photos)
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Country of origin
Although it bears no readable hallmark, we believe it is of French or Belgian origin.
Style
Baroque – Baroque is an artistic style that was widespread from the late 16th century to the early 18th century in Europe. It is generally defined as "the dominant artistic style in Europe between the Mannerist and Rococo periods, characterized by dynamic movement, evident emotion, and asserted rhetoric."
See also: Baroque
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Style specifics
Baroque is an artistic and decorative style that developed shortly before 1600 and remained common in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style around 1730. Born in Italy, it spread to Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal. Only a more or less austere classical version was popular in France under Louis XIV. This style, derived from the Renaissance, is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, vigorous movement, and rich ornamentation inspired by classical sources, symmetrical as opposed to the asymmetry of the Rococo style that succeeded it.
Period
around 1680
Events and facts of this period, poetry of this period, fashion of this period.
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 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.
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 to be 100% natural.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for the month of April.
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Characteristics
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
2.53 cm (1.00 inch) x 3.81 cm (1.50 inch)
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Weight
5.40 grams (3.47 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9807120040265
SKU : 23096-0089
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