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Victorian 15ct Gold Heart Etruscan Revival Heart Shaped Pendant

589W
Written by Olly Gerrish

A very pretty 15ct gold heart pendant that was made circa 1880. The front of the heart is an ornate granulation technique and is in the Etruscan style that was popular at that time. Although granulation, embossing, and filigree had been used in Mesopotamia and Egypt much earlier, the Etruscans perfected the techniques to a very high level. The delicacy and technical precision were a complete novelty for that time in the 5th to 8th century AD. This highly detailed and complicated technique was rediscovered by Castellani in the mid 1800s and copied by many other other jewellers.

This heart is a lovely example and very wearable.

Item Number
589W
Measurements
Height 1.8cm
Width at widest point 1.5cm
Item Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Marked 15ct
Condition
Very Good
Care Tips
  • Take special care of historical jewellery
Discovered
10 months ago
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