Multigem-Set Pendant/Locket, Late 19th Century

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...

Set throughout with cushion-shaped, old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, terminating with a cushion-shaped diamond drop, suspended from a cable-link chain, via an old brilliant-cut...

Period: Mid 19th century  Length: 5,5 cm Weight: 23 gr This magnificent mid-19th-century Neo-Renaissance style jewel can be worn as either a brooch or a pendant and features a centr...

Decorated with flowers and branches and colored stone, weight 6,7 gr.

Victorian 18k yellow gold medallion pendant set with rose diamonds up to 0.50ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the size of the pendant is 6.2 cm long by 3.7 cm wide weight 29.8...

A fabulous locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This large 15kt yellow gold locket pendant is simply stunning and unusual. The piece, which has a shield-like shape, is decorated with a gorgeous Etruscan wirework design and is richly detailed with a three-dimensional look. In the middle of its raised center, sits 2 prong set old Rose Cut diamonds...

Here we have a remarkable creation taken from the Victorian era. This unique antique pendant has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a shield which plays host to a natural pearl and diamond set buckle motif. Rich sky blue enamel pervades the backdrop alongside ornate fauna and floral engraving which continues prominently on the reverse side where we find a tiny locket...

A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.5 carats, the eyes and wings set with rose-cut dia...