Echoes of Georgian Grandeur: Enamelled Brooch with 61 Diamonds

This Georgian brooch-pendant, ca. 1830, exudes a silent poetry in 18K gold, its 61 rose-cut diamonds shimmering atop foil—a technique from a time when jewellery spoke of status and skill. The black enamel whispers of enduring elegance, the craftsmanship a tribute to ancient enamelling arts. Its origin remains a mystery, adding to its allure, and its condition is very good—a testament to its cherished past. The piece resonates with the deep heritage of a bygone era, echoing a richness that transcends time.

Antique jewelry object group
combined brooch-pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Georgian - Georgian style is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, and George IV of the United Kingdom—who reigned in continuous succession from August 1714 to June 1830.
  -  See also: Georgian
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Period
ca. 1830
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Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Enamelling is an old and widely-adopted technology. The ancient Egyptians applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The ancient Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on metal, glass or ceramic. According to some sources, the word enamel comes from the High German word smelzan (to smelt) via the Old French esmail. Used as a noun, "an enamel" is a usually small decorative object, coated with enamel coating, such as a champlevé or a cloisonné (different techniques).

Diamonds
61 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 www.ijgc-worldwide.com 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 3,83 cm (1,51 inch), height as pendant 8,60 cm (3,39 inch), height as brooch 7,08 cm (2,79 inch)
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Weight
29,80 gram (19,16 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21077-0159

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