A Whisper of History: Victorian Diamond Brooch

An exquisite Victorian brooch, originating from Belgium and crafted circa 1920, unites the era's penchant for ornamental richness with the subtle gleam of 25 rose cut diamonds set in 18k pink gold and silver. This piece, touched by the finesse of foil setting, reflects a period of artistic cross-cultural explorations and the dawning of styles such as the Arts and Crafts movement. Though the maker's mark remains a mystery, the piece's heritage is unmistakably rooted in the historical depths of Victorian jewellery artisanship.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Belgium

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18k pink gold and silver, see also: The silver on gold technique (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
25 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts. with an estimated weight of ± ct colour and clarity /, /

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
something that we think is a Belgian hallmark, but we couldn't find the makers name belonging to that mark.
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Dimensions
diameter 3,45 cm (1,36 inch)
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Weight
15,00 gram (9,64 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21272-0489

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