Victorian pendant, acorn and leaves covered with seed pearls and turquoises

Antique jewelry object group: pendants

Country of origin: unknown

Style: Victorian
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Period: ca. 1830
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Source of inspiration: mother nature, see flower symbolism

Theme: acorn and leaves

Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold (see explanation on silver on gold).
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Technique: This technique finds its origin centuries ago, when jewelers believed that only a silver mounting could render the true beauty of a diamond. Backing the silver jewel with a (thin) layer of gold was a practical precaution taken to avoid the silver jewelry leaving black stains on clothing or skin. Over the years, with the recognition (and thus use) of platinum as precious metal and the development of white gold the practical necessity to use bi-colored material became obsolete. The argument to use bi-colored metals became more an estetic then a practical one.

Extra information: turquoise - Turquoise was used many times as the love message "don't forget me". The link between the stone and the message was the color, being the same in turquoise and in the flower forget-me-not. Oak - The oak is a common symbol of strength and endurance. It has been chosen as the national tree of many countries like England, France, Germany, the United States and many others. It appears in in Celtic, Norse and Classical mythology aswell as in the Bible.

Precious stones: 36 seed pearls and 50 cabochon turquoises
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Birthstones: Pearl is the birthstone (or month stone) for June and turquoise for December.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: height 3.68 cm (1.45 inch)

Weight: 4.70 gram (3.02 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09306-4332

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