Magnificent Pendant Brooch with Diamonds & Pearls, circa 1900

La Belle Époque

Magnificent Pendant Brooch with Diamonds & Pearls, circa 1900

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Description

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"Under the striped awning a continuous stream of black coats and gorgeous dresses passed into the house. Being there relieved of wraps and overcoats, the owners of the said attire flashed brilliantly forth in startling raiment and gleaming jewels. Diamonds sparkled everywhere. On snowy shirt-fronts and massive busts, on powdered necks and bare arms and ungloved fingers. They crowned the ebon tresses of portly matrons, and glistened among the curls and plaits of young wives. They blazed on shoulder-straps and stomachers, and coiled serpent-like around plump wrists (…)“ (From the serialized novel "The Countess Pharamond," London Society, April 1892, p. 336.) The Belle Époque, the splendorous period between the waning 19th century and the beginning of World War I, elevated diamond jewels in the non-color white to the pinnacle of evening jewellery. In the new electric light, constantly improved diamond cuts glittered and sparkled like never before, and the innovation of white platinum settings made them shine even brighter. This jewel here here will also have accompanied its first wearer to elegant evening events. Approximately 3.41 ct of diamonds sparkle in millegrain settings made of platinum. The precious metal is set into elegant cruves that frame shimmering white pearls. Outside the volutes sparkle individual, large diamonds whose shape echoes that of the pearls. The metallic cool platinum, the brilliant diamonds, and the softly shimmering pearls combine to create a festive trilogy of whites. To ensure that such a jewel can be worn as often as possible, there are two ways to do so: The brooch on the back can be unscrewed in just a few simple steps. Thanks to a bail, the piece can then also be worn as a pendant on a chain, ribbon or pearl necklace.

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With the invention of gaslight and then electric light at the end of the 19th century, glistening brightness suddenly filled the ballrooms of Europe. No more dark, yellow candlelight, but the white glow of hundreds of lamps made the ladies' jewellery shine and glitter as never before. Not surprisingly, a new fashion also emerged as a result of these developments: white jewels made of diamonds and silver responded to the new lighting conditions and replaced the previous more colorful designs. In general, jewellery became increasingly richly set with sparkling gems to create an ever more luxurious and rich appearance. At the great balls in Paris, London and St. Petersburg, ever more magnificent diamond necklaces were presented, as well as tiaras, brooches and rings, all dreams in white diamonds.

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Size & Details

Material:	25 old European cut diamonds as well as some smaller old mine cut diamonds, total approx. 3.38 ct (the largest alone approx. 0.47 ct), G-J, vsi-pi Twelve rose-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.03 ct, medium color and clarity Six pearls (cultured and natural), max. 4.9 mm diameter Gold 585/000, equivalent to 14 carat Platinum
Hallmarks:	No hallmarks or stamps
Size:	2,9 x 3,7 cm
Weight:	13,1 g
Condition:	Very good, the pendant bail was added or reattached in earlier time, some pearls replaced with cultured pearls, the pearls attached with putty, back with small old restorations
Certificate:	Delivery with certificate
Item ID:	23-0653

La Belle Époque

€ 6,790.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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