Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross

Antique jewelry object group
pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Style
Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
See also: Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Style specifics
This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

Period
ca. 1950
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Christianity

Theme
Cross - The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements (or cardinal points), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line. (from: Wikipedia)

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.25ct
37 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.90ct

Total diamond count
38 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.15 crt with an average colour and clarity G/J, vs/i

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
height 5,10 cm (2,01 inch)
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Weight
4,80 gram (3,09 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22074-0047

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