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Victorian pendant brooch with peridot, rubies & pearls in gold, Great Britain ca. 1900

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Victorian pendant brooch with peridot, rubies & pearls in gold, Great Britain ca. 1900

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

Contrary to all preconceptions, the Victorian era was not at all gray or dark, but extremely colourful. Walls were covered with patterned wallpaper, colourful cashmere shawls were worn, and the introduction of chemical dyes in the mid-19th century led to the emergence of new, hitherto unseen shades in clothing fashion. Shades such as "Electric Blue" or "Scarlet Red" moved the Victorian fashion world. The love of colour went so far that, in order to create a particularly luminous green, people resorted to arsenic, which until then had only been known as a poison - until they finally became aware of the health risks. A much healthier and everyday way to wear colour is presented by this piece of jewellery from the late Victorian period. Set in its center is a peridot of bright grass-green colour, flanked by two contrasting red rubies, so that the gemstones increase in colour effect. Around this arrangement, tendrils of gold set with natural pearls unfold. Since intense yellow gold tones were highly prized, but gold alloys at the time usually had a slight red cast, the solid gold jewellery also has a layer of fine gold on top, which makes it shine even brighter. The small jewel is made of 15-karat gold, an alloy that was used in Great Britain only until 1932. Dating back to around 1900, the pendant that found its way to us from London is in excellent condition. We have fitted it with a matching gold chain so that it can be worn again immediately.

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€ 1,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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