Delicate Pendant with Amethysts, Diamonds, and Natural Pearls, c. 1910

A New Lightness

Delicate Pendant with Amethysts, Diamonds, and Natural Pearls, c. 1910

€ 2,890.00 ^*

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Description

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This elegant pendant was created c. 1910. Three navette-cut amethysts are set in gold prongs and arranged around a delicate natural pearl, while diamond-set decorative elements sparkle between the colored stones. A curved ornament, to which another natural pearl is movably attached, forms the lower edge of the piece of jewellery. The diamonds are set in silver, while the supporting structure is made of gold. This combination of materials, typical of the period, combines the stability of gold with the bright, light-enhancing effect of silver. The piece of jewellery was likely made in England. It dates to the reign of Edward VII: In jewellery design, the heavy stylistic language of the Victorian era gave way to a new, much lighter aesthetic. Floral ornaments, garlands, and delicately flowing lines defined the look. This style was inspired both by the decorative forms of the French Louis XVI period and by the flowing lines of Art Nouveau, which spread throughout Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. The amethysts used here were among the most popular gemstones of their time. After significant deposits were discovered in Brazil, exceptionally clear crystals became available. Their intense violet colour made them a preferred choice for high-quality pieces of jewellery of the late Belle Époque, as their colour combined well with the modern wardrobes of the time, which featured delicate pastel tones. The two natural pearls are particularly precious. Although Kokichi Mikimoto had already made decisive advances in pearl cultivation around the turn of the century, cultured pearls were by no means commonplace c. 1910. Natural pearls were still considered exceptionally rare and ranked among the most precious jewelry materials of their time. Each one formed by chance and was thus a small miracle of nature. Their soft luster creates a charming contrast here to the lively sparkle of the diamonds and the intense colour of the amethysts. With its harmonious design, fine goldsmithing, and exquisite choice of materials, this pendant is an outstanding example of English goldsmithing c. 1910 and embodies the elegant lightness of the Edwardian era. We discovered this piece of jewellery in London and have paired it with a delicate platinum chain.

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A New Lightness

€ 2,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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