Antique Etruscan Revival Sapphire Pearl And Diamond Pendant

Conical shape punctuated with raised spikes. Set in 18K yellow gold. Italian archaeological revival pendant work. Gross weight: 12.61 gr. Height: 7.7cm.

18 kt gold micro mosaic-pendant, approx. 1860, circumferential wine leaves, centered oval micro mosaic on black ground, floral presentation, also wearable as a brooch, lug removable....

Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Necklace lenght: 40,5cm Earrings lenght: 4,5 cm Weight: 58 gr The set, dating back to 1860, consists of a pair of earrings and a necklace...

Period: 1865 Provenance: United Kingdom Dimensions: 7,5 x 3,8 cm Weight: 15,93 gr This yellow gold Holbeinesque pendant is characterized by a central Siberian amethyst of approximately 10 carats, surrounded by rose cut diamonds and polychrome cloisonné enamels, embellished with further rose cut diamonds, while the external profiling of the pendant is characterized by minute natural pearls; the lower part, however, is completed by a square-shaped pendant in which the diamonds and cloisonné enamels return. The back of the pendant, however, still deserves attention as it is finely engraved with an arabesque motif which gives further preciousness to the object. The Holbein style, of which this pendant is an example, is inspired by the original jewellery designs of the German painter Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 – 1543), court painter to King Henry VII...