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Antique Pendant with Diamond, Amethysts & Tourmalines, Great Britain, c. 1900


€ 1,290.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Pendant with Diamond, Amethysts & Tourmalines, Great Britain, c. 1900
Antique Pendant with Diamond, Amethysts & Tourmalines, Great Britain, c. 1900
Description
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This pendant glows with warmth and vibrant colour. It is designed as a circular flower, delicately formed from gently curved gold wires. Fine spirals and tiny gold beads give the petals the appearance of intricate lacework. At its centre sparkles a beautiful diamond weighing 0.37 carats, surrounded by alternating pink tourmalines and violet amethysts arranged like flower petals. Jewellery in such rich, joyful colours appears time and again throughout the history of adornment. Designs combining gemstones of different colours are often referred to as Harlequin jewellery, named after the brightly costumed character of the Commedia dell'arte. Such pieces enjoyed particular popularity during the 1820s and 1830s. When the fashions of that period experienced a revival around the turn of the twentieth century, these colourful jewels once again found enthusiastic admirers. Our pendant, too, dates from this later revival. Jewellery of this kind complemented the fashions of the day perfectly, as clothing was characterised by pastel shades and light, flowing fabrics. Fashion houses such as the House of Worth created gowns in soft hues, embellished with floral ornament and accented with delicate layers of tulle. Silhouettes became fluid and graceful, while colours were drawn from an exceptionally gentle palette. Gemstones in similarly subtle tones provided the perfect finishing touch. According to its hallmarks, the pendant was made in London, from where it eventually found its way to us. We have paired it with a matching chain, allowing it to be worn and enjoyed immediately.
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Antique Pendant with Diamond, Amethysts & Tourmalines, Great Britain, c. 1900
Mallow and Lavender
€ 1,290.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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