Eternal Faith: The 1800's Georgian Diamond Cross Legacy

This antique Georgian diamond cross pendant, dating back to circa 1800, is a testament to the spiritual and artistic heritage of its era. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the pendant features 23 rose cut diamonds and senailles, set on foil to enhance their brilliance. The cross design reflects the profound Christian influence of the Georgian period. This piece, embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of the time, offers not only a connection to historical devotion but also serves as a guardian of timeless beauty and religious symbolism.

Antique jewelry object group
pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Georgian - Georgian style is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, and George IV of the United Kingdom—who reigned in continuous succession from August 1714 to June 1830.
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Period
ca. 1800
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Source of inspiration
Christianity

Theme
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 (or cardinal points), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line. (from: Wikipedia)

Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
23 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
6,23 cm (2,45 inch) x 4,46 cm (1,76 inch)
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Weight
9,60 gram (6,17 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21340-0061

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