Be Thankful For The Jewels Auction LIII
Lot 523:
A stunning Georgian floral pendant worked in silver-topped 18K gold. The radiating petals are studded with diamonds in the newly fashionable “a jour†or open settings that came into vogue around 1800. The selection of diamonds is a virtual history of early diamond cutting and includes rose cuts, Mazarin cuts, table cuts, and Peruzzi cuts. The flower is centered with an unheated cornflower blue sapphire, likely of Ceylon origin. The back of the setting is ornately engraved in a sort of starburst pattern. There’s a small hole in the back of the setting that would have held a long pin attachment so the piece could be worn as a hair ornament. The flower has been converted for wear as pendant with the discreet additional of a hidden bail. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold. Origin: France or England, ca. 1795 Condition: excellent Dimensions: 1-1/2†diameter Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 5.6 carats; sapphire, 1.65 carats Weight: 18.3 grams
Condition: Good
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