An impressive 19th-century pale pink topaz and old-cut diamond pendant/brooch, of elaborate openwork scrolling and foliate design, set throughout with graduated old-cut and rose-cut diamonds in silver on gold.
The centre is set with a large oval faceted pale pink topaz, finely engraved in intaglio with a classical winged female figure holding a wreath, likely representing Nike/Victory. The richly pierced surround is formed as scrolling foliage and floral motifs, punctuated by larger old-cut diamonds.
Surmounted by an additional oval-cut pink topaz and terminating in an articulated pear-shaped pink topaz drop. The reverse is fitted with a brooch pin and pendant fitting, allowing the jewel to be worn in more than one manner.
Details:
Period: 19th century
Gemstones: Pink topaz, old-cut and rose-cut diamonds
Metal: Silver on gold
Gross weight: approximately 23.45g
Length: approximately 7.8cm
Width: approximately 3.4cm
An impressive 19th-century pale pink topaz and old-cut diamond pendant/brooch, of elaborate openwork scrolling and foliate design, set throughout with graduated old-cut and rose-cut diamonds in silver on gold.
The centre is set with a large oval faceted pale pink topaz, finely engraved in intaglio with a classical winged female figure holding a wreath, likely representing Nike/Victory. The richly pierced surround is formed as scrolling foliage and floral motifs, punctuated by larger old-cut diamonds.
Surmounted by an additional oval-cut pink topaz and terminating in an articulated pear-shaped pink topaz drop. The reverse is fitted with a brooch pin and pendant fitting, allowing the jewel to be worn in more than one manner.
Details:
Period: 19th century
Gemstones: Pink topaz, old-cut and rose-cut diamonds
Metal: Silver on gold
Gross weight: approximately 23.45g
Length: approximately 7.8cm
Width: approximately 3.4cm
