Antique 18K yellow gold tiepin hand holding an old mine cut diamond

This exquisite antique 18K yellow gold tiepin elegantly cradles an old European cut diamond, forging a unique connection to the past. Dating back to the early-Victorian era around 1830, it embodies the enduring charm of a bygone age. The diamond's beauty is eternal, much like the sentiment of holding on to it forever. This tiepin, a masterpiece of Victorian decorative arts, serves as a testament to craftsmanship and the enchantment of history.

Antique jewelry object group
tiepin/stickpin

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Early-Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: early-Victorian
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Style specifics
Victorian - In 1837 Queen Victoria begins the longest reign in the history of Great Britain. For 64 years, from 1837 till 1901, she symbolizes the growth and triumph of the British Empire as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. Proud, passionate about beautiful things, highly educated about all styles of time, she influences the lifestyles through her taste and immense love of jewelry.

Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era. (Last part freely rendered from: Wikipedia)

Period
ca. 1830
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Theme
human hand

Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.20ct colour and clarity F/H, vs/si
All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
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.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
width hand 1,24 cm (0,49 inch)
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Weight
10,60 gram (6,82 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22112-0195

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