-Victorian 1890 Convertible Pendant Brooch In Solid 14Kt Gold With Pearls And Rubies
A Pendant-Brooch from the Victorian Era (1840-1901).
Very nice convertible antique pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian Era (1840-1901), back in the 1890. This colorful piece was crafted with floriated curved motifs in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. The piece is embellished with sixty-three small white pearls and eight red rubies. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar with a hook to wear as a brooch and a hinged swivel retractable ring to wear in a chain.
Pearls: Mount in inlaid settings, with 63 graduated round seed white pearls.
Rubies: Mounted in six-prongs settings, with 8 round faceted cut red rubies with a combined weight of 0.96 carats.
Birthstone: Pearls for the month of June.
Weight: 7.60 Grams, (4.87 Dwt).
Measurements: Diameter of 29 mm (1.14 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and the mark for the assay of the 14kt gold.
The Victorian Jewelry
This era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.
Collateral: This piece is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pendant-brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This brooch has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P030724SENJ/.1425
