Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure

About the Item

A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cut aquamarines from 11ct to 2ct, each surrounded by gold foliate design of leaf and gold ball attached to a smaller elongated gold foliate link set with an oval shape aquamarine to a concealed push clasp, the pair of earrings the centre four oval shape aquamarines with gold foliate scrolls, suspending five graduating pear shape aquamarines all terminating with gold ball detail, surmounted from an oval shape top set with an aquamarine with ear clip fittings, the lozenge shape bodice brooch the centre an oval shape aquamarine surrounded by four corners of oval aquamarine all set on ornate gold foliate scrolled design suspending three pendant drops of pear shape aquamarine all surrounded by gold foliate design to a brooch pin fitting, the brooch set to the centre a raised oval shape aquamarine set in ornate gold foliate design surrounded by six oval shape aquamarine each set between elaborate design of gold leaf terminating with three gold balls to the border to a brooch pin fitting, the stick pin set with an oval shape aquamarine surrounded by gold foliate design to a gold pin, the hair ornament set with oval shape aquamarines amongst ornate gold scroll design forming three sides designed as a high hair piece, circa 1820, gross weight 122.9 grams. A remarkable Georgian parure. This complete parure features earrings, a necklace, a brooch, and a tiara, all in bright yellow gold set with gorgeous pale blue aquamarine stones. This exquisite set is ornate, capturing the opulence of the Romantic period of the early nineteenth century. The faceted aquamarine stones have a lovely glow to them and are complemented beautifully by the intricate scrolling designs of the yellow gold throughout this parure. The detailed necklace perfectly matches the brooch, while the elegant and sinuous lines of the earrings are echoes in the headpiece. Each piece in this astounding set could be worn separately, or all could be worn together for an eye-catching and striking evening ensemble. This set comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Should you choose to make this purchase we will delighted to send it to you in a specially designed Bentley & Skinner handmade leather case packed in a gift-wrapped Bentley & Skinner black and gold presentation box. Shortly afterwards we will send you on a valuation for insurance purposes for your reference and safekeeping.

Metal:
Gold,18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Stone:
Aquamarine
Stone Cut:
Oval Cut
Style:
George III
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1820
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 20843M1stDibs: LU57611199922
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