Echoes of Devotion: 1780s Georgian Cross Pendant with Rose-Cut Diamonds

A rare Georgian treasure from circa 1780, this 18K yellow gold cross pendant exemplifies the refined artistry of the era. Featuring six rose-cut diamonds, expertly set on foil to enhance their lustre, this piece beautifully captures the devotion of Christian symbolism. The gold's softly rounded forms create a bold yet elegant design, offering a striking contrast to the delicate sparkle of the diamonds. The cross, with its timeless appeal, embodies both the spirituality and aesthetic values of Georgian jewellery, making it a deeply sentimental and artistic piece that echoes through the ages.

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.
See also: Georgian
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Period
ca. 1780
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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
Six rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
4,34 cm (1,71 inch) x 3,20 cm (1,26 inch)
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Weight
5,80 gram (3,73 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
24275-0345

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