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Victorian 18ct Gold Holbeinesque Pendant set with Emeralds, Rubies & Diamonds

473X
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Written by Olly Gerrish

This pendant was made circa 1860-1870 in a period called the “Holbeinesque revival”.  Rings, pendants, brooches and earrings were made in the neo-Renaissance or Renaissance Revival style.  The designs differ from the older stylised and pious neo-Gothic jewellery, in that they are extravagantly opulent. This richness of form and colour which had appealed to the Tudor court was rediscovered by Victorian jewellers and their patrons, reviving a fashion that flourished into the early 1900s. Here you have the rich green colour of the emeralds and the pigeon blood colour of the rubies contrasting with the bright white old mine cut diamonds. The design is a wonderful intertwined motif.

A rare and beautiful jewel.

Ollys Pick

I adore this piece!

Item Number
473X
Measurements
Height from top of the bale to base 4.3cm
Height from top of pendant to base 3.5cm
Width at widest point 3cm
Diamonds approx total weight 2.60 carats.
Item Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Unmarked. 18ct gold.
Condition
Very Good
Care Tips
  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Check delicate settings regularly
  • Take special care of historical jewellery
Discovered
2 months ago
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