Nature's Whims

Antique Pendant with Natural Pearl & Diamonds, c. 1900


€ 2,390.00 *
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Antique Pendant with Natural Pearl & Diamonds, c. 1900
Antique Pendant with Natural Pearl & Diamonds, c. 1900
Description
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This delicate pendant c. 1900 showcases one of nature’s whims: an irregularly shaped, so-called “baroque” natural pearl from the sea. The pearl shimmers silver-gray. Its shape is random, curving downward to the right and upward to the left at the same time, and it is set in silver and diamonds at the top. An eyelet made of reddish gold connects it to the delicate chain, which was likely crafted at the same time. We were particularly drawn to this pendant because of its unique pearl: in an era when cultured pearls did not yet exist, large pearls like this were considered exceptional treasures—the fact that they were showcased so prominently, as here, makes perfect sense against this backdrop. And Baroque pearls, in particular, have a special tradition in the history of jewellery: They embody precisely the balance between art and nature that defines every piece of jewellery—adornment with natural materials that are nonetheless subject to deliberate design. Are you familiar, for example, with the small animal figurines featuring Baroque pearls in the Green Vault collection? It was here that the fascination with Baroque pearls found its most beautiful expression. This very good-conditioned pendant was created in the early years of the 20th century. We discovered it in Stuttgart.
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Antique Pendant with Natural Pearl & Diamonds, c. 1900
Nature's Whims
€ 2,390.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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