Antique Pendant with Peridots, Rubies, and Pearls in Gold, Great Britain, ca. 1905

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Antique Pendant with Peridots, Rubies, and Pearls in Gold, Great Britain, ca. 1905

€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

With the dawn of the new century, fashion left behind the heaviness and over-ornamentation of the pre-1900 era. Jewellery from the early years of the 20th century exudes a sense of new beginnings, a fresh start, and a desire for a new lightness, whether it comes from Germany, France, or Great Britain. This pendant is no exception—and yet it harbors a secret hidden behind the elegant floral arrangement of warm, shimmering gold and summery, bright green peridots. For the peridot comes from a place that, to this day, only a few people have ever set foot on. From ancient times well into the 20th century, the main mining area for peridot was St. John’s Island in the Red Sea. The island, also known as Zabargad, is uninhabited and the subject of many myths and legends. The ancient author Pliny the Elder referred to it as “Topazos”; other ancient authors believed it was inhabited by wild cave dwellers who defended their treasures against all outsiders. Its German name, however, likely derives from the legend of the Priest-King John, whose supposed kingdom was known in the Middle Ages, though no one knew its exact location. The island’s mines were already being worked in antiquity but were abandoned in the 13th century. It was not until the early 19th century that a European consortium began mining the stones again. By the end of the century, peridot had become a true fashion gem in Great Britain. Here, two peridots are brought together in a pendant. Airy and light, they are arranged on delicate gold rods to form a bouquet of flowers. Shimmering natural pearls and a small ruby enliven the design. Combined with the graceful forms of the Edwardian era, they create an elegant pendant. It is in excellent condition and can be worn immediately on the matching, refurbished gold chain.

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€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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