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Georgian Ruby
Enamel Cross Circa 1780-1800
$6,995
£5,331.71
€6,149.57
CA$9,934.99
A$10,676.19
CHF 5,728.40
MX$125,759.03
NOK 72,028.24
SEK 65,797.33
DKK 45,959.46
About the Item
This truly beautiful ruby and enamel cross from the Georgian era is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The cross is suspended by a ribbon bow featuring decorative enamel-work and is set with a natural ruby. This ornate Georgian piece can be worn in two equally lovely ways, the top ribbon piece can be detached from the cross, allowing it to be worn as a small 'slider' pendant, and the cross can also be worn alone as a pendant by adding a jump ring. The ribbon section retains its original slides on the reverse, so that the piece could worn on a ribbon high on the neck as a choker or add a chain to have a traditional pendant look.
This exquisite piece is likely of Western European origin and features eight natural pinkish red rubies set in a rub-over collet setting and each display a subtle shimmer at each turn due to the foil-back closed settings. Each ruby varies slightly in size and shape, the centre ruby is a larger oval cut and others vary from rectangular table-cut, squarish cushion cut and oval cut.
Hand-crafted this piece showcases fine hand enamel details to the front and back side. Inspired by nature, the red guilloche enamel acanthus leaves decorates each corner of the centre ruby to cross and ribbon. Accented at the end of each cross arm are leaf like curled motifs decorated with red and green guilloche enamel. Black and white nature-inspired enamel patterning surrounds each of the eight ruby sections. A cobalt blue and red floret, along with flowing scroll enamel work decorates the surface of the ribbon. Equally as beautiful is the backside of the cross, displays ornate floret and scroll enamel decoration to each of the seven cross sections.
Please note, this piece has a rich history and has been worn with love and with age there is some signs of enamel loss however these small imperfections do not affect the beauty of this gorgeous piece of wearable art.
Gemstones: Eight natural cushion and oval cut rubies, pinkish red colour, natural internal inclusions under magnification
Metal: 15k yellow gold - XRF tested
Weight: 12.24 grams
Measurements: Length 6.5cm, width 3cm
Era: Georgian Circa 1780-1800
Chain sold separately
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- Weight:12.24 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.19 in (30 mm)Length: 2.56 in (65 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1780-1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:ADELAIDE, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: 5709361stDibs: LU3034228338522
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