Antique Victorian Brooch Horse Shoe with 67 Diamonds and over 11 Carat Sapphires

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Antique Victorian Brooch Horse Shoe with 67 Diamonds and over 11 Carat Sapphires

About the Item

Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link to the videoclip showing this treasure’s full splendour as no picture can. Country of origin:unknown 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. Style specifics: We consider this to be of the Grand Victorian Period. This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period. Period: ca. 1870 Source of inspiration: Good luck tokens Theme: Horseshoe - There is no consensus among historians as to when and by who horseshoes were first invented. What seems most plausible is that shoeing was invented by numerous armorers in different places at about the same time, and then kept as a military secret for a very short time - until the practice was apparently widespread. Fact is that to date they are considered to bring good-luck. Material: 18k pink gold and silver. (touchstone tested) - See also: The silver on gold technique Silver on gold technique: This technique was very often used with jewelry containing diamonds because jewelers of that time believed that only a silver mounting could render the true beauty of a precious stone. They were also aware of the fact that silver jewelry often left black stains on clothing or skin, so they resolved the matter by coating the backs of the jewels in gold. Extra information: Has an extra safety chain with pin. Diamond(s): 67 rose cut diamonds and senailles. There are 43 diamonds on the inner rim and 24 on the outer rim of the horse shoe. 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. - We have all diamonds screened by the IJGC-lab for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural! Precious stones: 25 sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 11.25ct. - All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: 4,10 cm (1,61 inch) x 3,50 cm (1,38 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches Weight: 11,80 gram (7,59 dwt) Adin Reference Nº: 19337-0228 - Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry - The jewelry on our pictures is NOT Photoshopped - Comes with certificate

Metal:
Gold,18k Gold,Rose Gold,Silver
Stone:
Diamond,White Diamond,Sapphire,Blue Sapphire
Weight:
11.25 ct
Style:
Victorian
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1870
Condition:
Seller Location:
Antwerp, BE
Reference Number:
Seller: 19337-02281stDibs: LU108118701332