Elegance of Antiquity: Georgian Gold and Diamond Cross

An exquisite example of Georgian craftsmanship, this circa 1700 pendant exudes a refined elegance. Celebrating Christian symbolism, its cross form is meticulously adorned with six table cut rose diamonds and four senailles, harmoniously set in 18K yellow gold with silver details. The design, influenced by the opulent Georgian era, reflects the artistic sensibilities of the period, mirroring the rich history of the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover. This pendant, a testament to its time, is a captivating piece for collectors and connoisseurs of antique jewellery.

Antique jewelry object group
pendant

Condition
good condition considering its age
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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.
See also: Georgian
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Period
ca. 1700
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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 and some details in silver (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
Six table cut rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Four 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 these diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to 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
height 4,28 cm (1,69 inch)
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Weight
5,80 gram (3,73 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22132-0319

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