EDWARDIAN 1900 Enameled Pansy Flower Pendant-Brooch 18Kt Gold Pearls & Diamonds
An Edwardian enameled Pansy convertible brooch.
This is a very beautiful convertible pendant-brooch created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This outstanding convertible pendant-brooch has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with satin frosted finish and embellished with twenty-five rose cut diamonds and eight round white pearls.
The pansy flower is embellished with applications of enamel, with colors gradations of purple, black, yellow and white. The enamel work is exceptional and meticulous, far exceeding the details of the fibers and veins of the leaves. It is a little jewel with exquisite and exceptional details; Pansies flowers symbolize a hope that love should not be forgotten. Fitted at the reverse with a horizontal hinge pin bar and a mechanical hook to wear as a brooch and a retractable ring to be wear in a chain as a pendant.
Diamonds: Mount in the center in a six-prongs setting, with 1 old European rose cut diamond, with a weigh of about 0.35 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2/SI-1 clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted around in four-prongs settings, with 24 calibrated old European rose cut diamonds, with a combined weigh of about 1.44 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2/SI-1 clarity.
Pearls: Mounted in bar settings, with 8 matching round white pearls of 4 mm.
Weight: 10.70 Grams (6.86 Dwt).
Measurements: 27 mm by 26 mm by 6 mm (1.06 x 1.02 x 0.23 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and the gold assay mark.
The Edwardian Jewelry
This Period was during the King Edward VII, after whom this period of jewelry history is named, reigned over England for only nine years, yet the style of jewelry known as “Edwardian” was created roughly between 1890 and 1920. Edwardian-era rings tend to be larger, opulent pieces, and stacked ring designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art, showcasing a bygone era of grace, elegance and the royalty the Edwardian era is named for.
Collateral: This Edwardian enameled pansy pendant-brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Edwardian enameled pansy pendant-brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 33 gemstones are secured in the settings. This pansy was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P012126SCEN/.2572
