Georgian Diamond Girandole Pendant
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Georgian Jewellery: Rose Cut Diamonds, Foil and Candlelight
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An early 18th-century diamond girandole pendant of about 1730, likely Spanish or Portuguese.A girandole has a bow-shaped top with three drops hanging below, made to swing and catch the candlelight. This one is high-carat gold, approximately 21K, worked in delicate openwork foliage and set with 54 table cut and rose cut diamonds, the largest a rose cut of 6 x 3mm.The diamonds sit in closed, foil-backed settings. Over three centuries the foil has darkened to the 'gunpowder grey' typical of early foiled jewels, yet the stones keep their lively sparkle.Unaltered and with real presence: a rare early diamond jewel.Details: c.1730; probably Spain or Portugal; tests as approx. 21K gold; 54 table and rose cut diamonds, largest 6 x 3mm; 4.5cm x 3.5cm; 11.55g.Condition: Good, with light surface wear and patina to the gold. Original and free from later alterations.
An early 18th-century diamond girandole pendant of about 1730, likely Spanish or Portuguese.
A girandole has a bow-shaped top with three drops hanging below, made to swing and catch the candlelight. This one is high-carat gold, approximately 21K, worked in delicate openwork foliage and set with 54 table cut and rose cut diamonds, the largest a rose cut of 6 x 3mm.
The diamonds sit in closed, foil-backed settings. Over three centuries the foil has darkened to the 'gunpowder grey' typical of early foiled jewels, yet the stones keep their lively sparkle.
Unaltered and with real presence: a rare early diamond jewel.
Details: c.1730; probably Spain or Portugal; tests as approx. 21K gold; 54 table and rose cut diamonds, largest 6 x 3mm; 4.5cm x 3.5cm; 11.55g.
Condition: Good, with light surface wear and patina to the gold. Original and free from later alterations.
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