Beyond elegance! Victorian pendant brooch completely covered with diamonds

Antique jewelry object group: brooches

Country of origin: France

Style: Victorian
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Style specifics:

Period: ca. 1850
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Source of inspiration: Mother nature, see also: flower symbolism

Theme:

Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold (see explanation on silver on gold).
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Technique: Gold-backed silver or the silver on gold technique. This technique finds its origin centuries ago, when jewelers believed that only a silver mounting could render the true beauty of a diamond. Backing the silver jewel with a (thin) layer of gold was a practical precaution taken to avoid the silver jewelry leaving black stains on clothing or skin. Over the years, with the recognition (and thus use) of platinum as precious metal and the development of white gold the practical necessity to use bi-colored material became obsolete. The argument to use bi-colored metals became more an estetic then a practical one.

Extra information: brooch and pendant - Thanks to a discreetly placed ring system in the back, this jewel can also be worn either as a brooch or as a pendant. (see pictures)

Diamonds: One old mine brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of approx. 0.45 crt., three old mine brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.25 crt. and 78 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Total diamond weight: approx. 0.70 crt. (without the rose cut diamonds)

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: height as pendant 7.65 cm (3.01 inch), diameter as brooch 2.95 cm (1.16 inch)

Weight: 20.30 gram (13.05 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09306-4287

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