Sabino Opalescent Glass Monkey Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 1.51 Cts In VS Diamonds
Massive Monkey pendant designed by Sabino.
A highly impressive statement piece of a three-dimensional monkey face, mounted in a free form frame, crafted in solid 18 karats of polished yellow gold with white gold accents for the settings of the gemstones. Is suited on top, with a movable bale of 7.5 mm.
The eyes of the monkey are mounted with a pair of four-prongs settings that hold 2 round brilliant cuts diamonds of 38 points each one (0.76 carats), F/G color, VS-2 clarity.
The bale is mounted with 1 pear cut diamond of 0.75 carats, F/G color, VS/SI clarity.
This piece is pretty heavy and large with a weight of 94.7 grams and a measures of 75 mm by 62 mm by 26 mm (2.95 by 2.44 by 1.02 inches).
Sabino glass, was and still is, made in France to the designs of Marius Ernest Sabino. Sabino himself was born in Sicily, Italy in 1878 but went to France at the age of four. He followed his father's footsteps in training originally as a sculptor, and that early training can be detected in the exquisite figurines that he sculpted to make the molds for his glass designs.
Sabino fought for the French in the first world war, and after the war he recognized the commercial opportunities for glass products in the newly-emerging electric-lighting industry. The company he set up made lighting products (lampshades, lamps, glass panels, etc) and a range of opalescent glass vases and statuettes. They had retail outlets in Paris as well as their production facilities. They won prizes at all the major international exhibitions between the two world wars.
This piece is in perfect condition with impeccable details.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pendant is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All the gemstones, are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P0000AINN/2.276
