Baroque Pearl Diamond Pendant
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A late 17th-century Baroque pendant of about 1680, most likely Spanish or possibly Portuguese, built around a large baroque pearl.The pearl is unusually large and full of character, with natural folds and a darker lobe at its base. It sits in a pierced gold mount of scrolling foliage set with tiny rose cut diamonds, with three pearl drops hanging below on coiled wire.The back is a fine openwork filigree plate, edged with curling tendrils and possibly showing stylised pineapples, then an exotic new arrival from the Americas and a symbol of luxury. Pendants like this were worn on the chest across the Iberian world in the 1660s to 1680s.A rare courtly jewel of the Baroque age.Details: c.1680; probably Spain, possibly Portugal; pendant tests as approx. 22-23K gold, later 18in chain tests as approx. 21K; baroque pearl, pearl drops, rose cut diamonds; pendant 3.5cm x 2.5cm; 9.47g.Condition: Remarkably good for its age, with minor historic soldering to the filigree back. One pearl is darker and less lustrous, a natural feature. All parts intact and sound.
A late 17th-century Baroque pendant of about 1680, most likely Spanish or possibly Portuguese, built around a large baroque pearl.
The pearl is unusually large and full of character, with natural folds and a darker lobe at its base. It sits in a pierced gold mount of scrolling foliage set with tiny rose cut diamonds, with three pearl drops hanging below on coiled wire.
The back is a fine openwork filigree plate, edged with curling tendrils and possibly showing stylised pineapples, then an exotic new arrival from the Americas and a symbol of luxury. Pendants like this were worn on the chest across the Iberian world in the 1660s to 1680s.
A rare courtly jewel of the Baroque age.
Details: c.1680; probably Spain, possibly Portugal; pendant tests as approx. 22-23K gold, later 18in chain tests as approx. 21K; baroque pearl, pearl drops, rose cut diamonds; pendant 3.5cm x 2.5cm; 9.47g.
Condition: Remarkably good for its age, with minor historic soldering to the filigree back. One pearl is darker and less lustrous, a natural feature. All parts intact and sound.
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