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Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese

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Museum-quality antique late 17th/early 18th century diamond and yellow gold Baroque “sequilé” earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, with hallmarks from the period and in the original case. This Georgian sequilé jewel from the first half of the 1700s features intricate filigree, pierced, and die-pressed gold work. It is closed-back set throughout with table-cut and rose-cut diamonds, notable for their almost crude simplicity. The pieces are richly adorned with chiseled and scalloped decorations, including volutes, scrolls, and foliate motifs, further accented with pear-shaped pendant drops. The dangle or chandelier style drop earrings are secured to the reverse with the original lever-back fittings. The pendant/brooch is secured at the top with a pendant bail fitting and also includes a later-added hinged pin and roller clasp for use as a brooch. References for similar pieces: 1. de Vasconcelos e Sousa, D. Gonçalo. “Colecção de Jóias Marta Ortigão Sampaio”, Casa-Museu Marta Ortigão Sampaio, pp. 79, 71, 74. 2. D’Orey, Leonor. “Cinco Séculos de Joalharia”, London: Zwemmer Publishers, 1995, pp. 45, 64-66, 68-69. 3. Teixeira, Madalena Braz. “O Triunfo da Joalharia”, Caleidoscópio, 2007, pp. 40-41. TECHNICAL DATA With unidentified antique Portuguese hallmarks for the 17th/18th centuries. Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.4 cm (pendant/brooch); 4.2 x 2.0 cm (earrings). Weight: 29.52g. NOTES This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985 will be accompanied by a complimentary valuation, which you can use for insurance, authenticity and reference and safekeeping purposes; this will contain a detailed description, technical information and photographic records of the item. GENERAL NOTES We are members of the following associations: Watch Trader Association (WTA), Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni, Associação dos Peritos Avaliadores Oficiais de Ourivesaria e Joalharia (APAOINCM), Associação Portuguesa dos Antiquários (APA) and International Federation of Art and Antique Dealer Associations (CINOA).
  • Metal:
    Gold,Yellow Gold
  • Stone:
    Diamond
  • Stone Cut:
    Rose Cut
  • Weight:
    29.52 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.34 in (34 mm)Length: 2.68 in (68 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Georgian
  • Place of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Period:
    Early 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1700
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisbon, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 500/21E1stDibs: LU2150215016702

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