Antique gold pin in the shape of a sword adorned with jewels
Antique jewelry object group:
pin/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 the introduction of intercultural 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 ornamentation. 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 or more information about styles
Style specifics:
The Grand Victorian 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 Grand Victorian Period.
This second Victorian period is famous for its sumptuous pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From around 1850, wealthy Englishmen reported the existence of jewelry from India and Japan, which greatly inspired jewelers of this time. This period also corresponds to the death of King Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, which made mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific to this era.
Period:
circa 1880
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Theme:
Sword - A sword is a bladed weapon with a total length of more than 50 cm (20 inches), used primarily for cutting or thrusting. All have a blade and a handle, called a guard. The blades can be straight, curved, single-edged, double-edged, or pointed. Guards vary considerably in style and length, and may include hand protection. The detailed design depends on the historical era or geographic region considered.
The use of a sword is called fencing. The basic principles have remained relatively constant over the centuries, but techniques vary according to cultures and eras, due to differences in blade design and function. The names given to many swords in mythology, literature, and history reflect the weapon's prestige and the wealth of its owner.
The sword is considered the emblem of military honor and should inspire its bearer to a just and generous quest for honor and virtue. It symbolizes freedom and strength. In the Middle Ages, the sword was often used as a symbol of the word of God. Freemasonry also uses the sword in certain rituals.
The word sword comes from Old English sweord, related to Old High German swert, and Old Norse sverð, from a Proto-Indo-European root *swer- meaning "to wound, to cut." (from: < a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword" target="top">Wikipedia)
Material:
18 karat yellow gold (tested with a touchstone)
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Diamond(s):
15 Old Mine brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.32 ct. (color and clarity: J/M, si/i).
Eight rose-cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds, which is usual in our profession for rose cuts.
- All diamond weights, color shades, and clarity are approximate because the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mount.
- 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.
Gemstones:
Twelve rubies
Three pearls
- All colored stone weights are approximate because the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mount.
It is very common to treat gemstones to enhance their clarity or color. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, ruby for July, and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks:
None found.
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Dimensions:
width 9.00 cm (3.54 inches) - See photo with a ruler in cm and inches
Weight:
6.00 grams (3.86 dwt)
Adin
Référence 58 Facettes : 9807039299913
SKU : 21092-0169
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About this seller:
Vendeur professionnel - Statut : Diamond
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