-John Hardy Cinta Dragon Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Sapphires Quartz And Diamonds
Cinta dragon pendant designed by John Hardy.
Very rare and one of a kind Dragon pendant, created by the jewelry designer John Hardy, back in the 2017. This heptagonal pendant is from the John Hardy Cinta Collection and was crafted in solid pink and yellow gold of 18 karats with black rhodium and high polished finishes. The pendant is embellished around with a great assortment of two-hundred fifty-one natural earth mined colorful gemstones with a total combined weight of 136.42 carats. It is fitted on top with a movable bale with a hinged snap closure to wear in a chain or a beads necklace. The Dragons in Chinese and Asian cultures symbolize good luck, protection, intelligence, masculine traits, and yang energy. The dragon was also used to symbolize the position of Emperor.
Dragon in Balinese Culture
In the Balinese Hindu mythology, Basuki Dragon is the incarnation of gods that came down to save the earth. It symbolizes a balanced nature and has the ability to change immorality into goodness. All over Bali we kept seeing the face of the lovesick dragon in temples, as carvings and in the landscapes of the fable. As the story goes… there is an ancient story of a dragon known as the Naga. He lives on the volcano peaks of Bali, but at night will descend into the ocean to see his true love, the Pearl.
Rutilated Quartz: Mounted in a bezel setting, with 1 heptagonal faceted cut of a natural translucent brownish rutilated quartz of 130.55 carats.
Diamonds: Mounted in inlay settings, with 61 round brilliant cut of natural brown diamonds, 0.66 carats. VS-2 clarity.
Spinel: Mounted in bezel settings, with 1 pear faceted cut (9 x 6 x 5 mm) of a natural multi-color spinel with a weight of 1.23 carats.
Sapphires: Mounted in inlay settings, with 186 round faceted cut orange sapphires with a total weight of 3.88 carats.
Spinel: The eyes of the dragon are mounted in inlaid settings, with 2 round cabochon cut of natural red spinel with 0.10 carats.
Birthstone: Spinel for the month of August.
Weight: 56.20 Grams, (36.12Dwt).
Measurements: 86 mm by 57 mm (3.4 x 2.25 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold, the five digits serial numbers and signed, "JH 18KCC P3213".
John Hardy Cinta Collection
The John Hardy Cinta Collection is a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces, masterfully designed and handcrafted. With its name meaning “Love” in Balinese and is shaped by the rituals of Bali, the rituals of our craftsmanship, and the rituals of those who wear us. We weave together age-old knowledge and a pioneering vision, to honor our interlinked pasts, presents and futures. John Hardy and his wife established their company in Bali, with the goal to hand make jewelry using rare and unusual stones. The story has been a success ever since, with some of the most beautiful and individualistic pieces coming from the brand. Easily one of the most alluring and heart-hitting collections is the Cinta, which translates as “love” in the Indonesian language.
John Hardy
They are a luxury jewelry brand founded in Bali, Indonesia, in 1975 by the Canadian artist and designer, John Hardy. The brand is known for its exquisite handcrafted designs, which incorporate traditional Balinese jewelry-making techniques and sustainable practices.
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This pendant is accompanied by the John Hardy communications to us, stating the description, the gemstones information and the original retail price back in the 2007.
Condition: The overall condition of this pendant is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P021024SSNM/1.350
