18th Century filigree gold cross pendant table cut diamonds

Antique filigree cross pendant in pierced 18K rose gold set with table cut diamonds, 3 articulated elements, floral decoration, piece belongs to a necklace, this precious jewel was often split into several elements at death and inheritances. Similar examples you can find in Paris at the National Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions.

Antique jewelry object group: pendants
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style: Georgian- ( styles overview)
Period: ca. 1780 (events and facts in 1780)
Material: 18K red gold with some diamonds set in silver details - (precious metals)
Extra information: This type of pendant is typically Belgian in the late 18th till mid-19th century. They are called 'à la Jeannette'. The use of table-cut diamonds gives us the indication that the piece has been made somewhere in the 18th Century.
Diamonds: Six table cut rose cut diamonds and 20 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. - (general birthstones explanation)
Hallmarks: No trace. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: very good condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Height approximately 7.40 cm (2.91 inch)
Weight: 9.80 gram (6.30 dwt)

ReferenceNº: 08344-3484

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