Hanger – 14 karaat Geel goud – Diamant – Cross, Antiek 1840

Type of jewel: Early 19th Century Gold and Rose-Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Brooch, circa 1830–1840Condition: In well-preserved condition, especially given the jewel`s age.Style: Vintage antiqueEra: ca. 1840Inspired by: ChristianityTheme: Cross - The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements (of four hoeken/elementen), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line.Material: 14K warm yellow gold (touchstone tested)Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a ancient technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality. This is being done by placing in the closed mounting under the diamond a highly polished cone of silver foil.Diamond(s): Nineteen senaille and rose cuts. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets.- We understand that private buyers may expect diamond weights to be provided, but in the case of rose-cut or senaille diamonds, this is simply not standard practice among industry professionals specialising in antique and vintage jewellery. Unlike brilliant-cut diamonds,... lees verder bij Catawiki