GEORGIAN 1800 Antique Necklace earrings Set In 18Kt Gold With 11.84 Ctw Diamonds
Georgian convertible set of earrings and necklace.
This is a very rare suite composed by a necklace-chain, a pendant-brooch and dangle-earrings. The four jewelry pieces were created in England during the Georgian period, between the 1790 and 1800. This jewelry suite was carefully crafted in rich yellow gold of 18 karats with applications of black enamel and embellished with a very fine selection of thirty-seven graduated Dutch rose cuts diamonds. The pendant-brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar with a security hook to wear as a brooch and a retractable bale on top to wear as a pendant in a chain as pictured. The earrings are fitted with concealed hinged French wires for pierced ears.
The Diamonds on This Suite
It should be noted that the thirty-seven diamonds displayed in this piece are of exceptional quality for the period. Seeing such pieces from this period with diamonds of this quality is very rare and difficult. Usually, these pieces of jewelry with that kind of precious stones were disassembled during the later Victorian period to re-cuts and create new pieces. This is a great suite of extreme rarity, with excellent craftsmanship and is a great collector's item.
They are mounted in open-work flush bezel settings, with 37 graduated old Dutch rose-cut diamonds, with a combined weight of about 11.84 carats. The diamonds are perfectly graduated from 0.07 to 1.50 carats. Diamonds are near colorless and SI clarity. Note: The diamonds displayed in this piece, are the originals from the stated period with absolutely no replacements.
Earrings weight: 15.1 Grams, (9.68 Dwt).
Pendant weight: 23.8 Grams, (15.26 Dwt).
Chain weight: 18.4 Grams, (11.80 Dwt).
Length: The chain is 17.5 Inches, (44.45 Cm).
Earrings measurements: 42 mm by 26 mm by 10 mm (1.65 x 1.02 x 0.39 Inches).
Pendant measurements: 77 mm by 46 mm by 20 mm (3.02 x 1.81 x 0.79 Inches).
Hallmarks: No marks as usual and electronically tested for 18 karats gold, .750/.999 Au.
The Georgian Jewelry
The term Georgian, refers to an era in English history during the reign of Kings George I to King George IV from 1714 - 1840. Like the term Victorian (used for jewelry during Queen Victoria's rule), it is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires, rubies and garnets were widely used in Georgian jewelry, often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. Rubies and pearls were a fashionable combination at the time. Some of our collection of Georgian gemstone rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut.
Collateral: This set is accompanied by the original presentation antique fitted jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Georgian-period set is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 37 diamonds are secured in the settings. This set has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: EPN020225MSENA/1.379
