Retro cross with rose cut diamonds and rubies in white gold / yellow gold

Antique jewelry object group: pendants

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Retro
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Style specifics: Retro Style is a recent designation for the period in the forties when large scale, stylized geometric forms, drapes, bows or ribbons were all the rage. Pink Gold, set with colored stones, sometimes in floral forms was common.

Period: ca. 1940
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Source of inspiration: Christianity

Theme: Cross

Material: 18K bi-color (yellow and white) gold
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Diamonds: 19 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

Precious stones: 24 rubies (lab produced) (also called verneuil ruby).
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: approximate height 4.70 cm (1.85 inch), width 2.35 cm (0.93 inch)

Weight: 6.00 gram (3.86 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09306-4284

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