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Victorian Large Strawberry Pendant set with a Garnet & Rose Diamonds

61T
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

Garnets of this size are rarely seen in antique jewellery and this pendant is such an unusual strawberry design. The lapidarist has hollowed out the back of the large cabochon garnet (known as a “carbuncle”) so that more light penetrates. The garnet has also been foiled on the reverse. The result is a gorgeous deep ruby red colour.  The mount is studded with graduated rose diamonds in a flower and petal design. The pendant was made circa 1880 when there was a huge fashion for cabochon garnets. This was known as the Holbeinesque period which harked back to the Renaissance. The style was rich and sumptuous, as is this strawberry pendant.

Ollys Pick

A truly sumptuous pendant!

Item Number
61T
Measurements
Height from top of bale to base 5.2cm
Width at widest point 2.3cm
Garnet 3cm by 2.3cm by 1cm
Rose diamonds approx total weight 0.75 carats
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Unmarked, tested to gold & silver
Condition
Very Good
Discovered
3 years ago
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