RENAISSANCE REVIVAL 1870 Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 22.35 Ctw Emeralds & Rubies
An Italian renaissance-revival necklace with emeralds and rubies.
This is an exceptional, historical and important necklace, created in Italy with renaissance-revival motifs, between 1860 and 1870. The gorgeous colorful necklace has been designed with organics patterns, such; scrolls, acanthus and grape-leaves in solid rich yellow gold of 18 and 19 karats. It is composed by ten large elements and ten small connectors elements, all displaying floriated and intricate patterns which are embellished with earth mined natural gemstones, such; thirty-five emeralds and one-hundred-fourteen rubies. The necklace is convertible, since the hanging section can be removed to wear in a more casual look and is is fitted with a concealed discrete flat hook as a closure system.
History Of Revival Jewelry
Renaissance Revival jewelry is a style of jewelry that draws inspiration from the Renaissance period and is characterized by the use of colorful gemstones and enameling techniques. The style was popular in the 19th century and was revived again in the modern era. In the 1870s-80s a series of sixteenth-century jewelry designs and ornamental prints were re-published providing inspiration for French Neo-Renaissance jewels. Since the 1860s there had been a revival of painted enamel techniques (l’émail des peintres). Bright-colored enamels began to be used in layers creating a unique aspect to this style romantique. Between the 1820 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice. this is why the craftsmen of these cities created small and interesting objects with ancient characteristics like this piece. The styles from the renaissance and Middle Ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance and Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new aesthetic. As a result of the construction work on the Suez Canal in the mid-1860’s and the Egyptian excavations of Auguste Mariette and the resultant exhibit of Egyptian treasures at the exposition Universelle in 1867, a fascination for all things Egyptian and ancient cultures developed.
Country: Italy.
Period: Renaissance-revival, 1870
Rubies: Mounted in four-prongs settings, with 114 mixed faceted cuts of natural red rubies, with a combined total weight of about 17.10 carats. The rubies are not treated or heat.
Emeralds: Mounted in four-prongs settings, with 35 mixed faceted cuts of natural green emeralds, with a combined total weight of about 5.25 carats. The emeralds are not treated or oiled.
Birthstone: Emeralds for the month of May and rubies for July.
Weight: 109.85 Grams, (70.42 Dwt).
Length: 18.5 Inches, (47 Cm.).
Measurements: The width is 25 mm, (0.98 Inches) and the hanging removable element is 32 mm by 21 mm, (1.26 x 0.83 Inches).
Hallmarks: Unmarked as usual and electronically tested for 18kt and 19kt (.750/.999 Au, .800/.999 Au). Engraved and inscribed with some numbers.
Collateral: This renaissance-revival necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a GIA certified gemologist stating all the characteristics of this piece of jewelry, the exact description of the gemstones and the today's market replacement value.
Condition: The overall condition of this Renaissance-revival necklace is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 149 gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N020225CENM/2.641
