Peace in Jewellery: The Baroque Pigeon Pin
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A Baroque stick pin, circa 1680, showcases the exquisite artistry of the era. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this piece features the enduring pigeon motif, a symbol of peace and the Holy Ghost. Adorned with eight rose-cut diamonds and a central pearl, flanked by strass mimicking rubies and emeralds, it embodies love and harmony. The pin's back, a later addition, reflects the jewel's evolving history. This piece encapsulates the rich symbolism and opulence characteristic of the Baroque aesthetic.
Antique jewelry object group
stick pin
Condition
good condition
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Country of origin
unknown
Style
Baroque - Baroque is an artistic style that dominated Europe from the late 16th century to the early 18th century. Often described as "the leading style in European art between the Mannerist and Rococo periods, characterised by dynamic movement, heightened emotion, and bold expression."
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Style specifics
Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.
Period
ca. 1680
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Theme
Pigeon - After WWII the pigeon became the symbol for peace. The pigeon, sometimes represented with an olive branch, is an early Christian symbol with the meaning of 'Rest in Peace'. It was also the symbol for the Holy Ghost. The pigeon was the attribute of many saints. A pair of pigeons is known as the symbol of love and harmony. In China and Japan a pair of pigeons is an emblem of long life and faith.
Material
14K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
The pin at the back of the dove is of later date. We have no indication if this dove was "born" as a pin or as part of another jewel, but it is not unlikely it was not "born" as a pin.
Diamonds
Eight rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Precious stones
One pearl, one red and five green strass (also called paste) as ruby and emerald imitation.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, emerald for May and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
length dove 2.04 cm (0.80 inch)
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Weight
3.20 grams (2.06 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9983837077833
SKU : 21340-0010
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