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Georgian 15K Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Giardinetti Vinaigrette Locket Pendant
$8,600
£6,549.83
€7,549.64
CA$12,031.34
A$13,522.43
CHF 7,042.13
MX$164,466.23
NOK 90,112.63
SEK 85,453.33
DKK 56,345.54
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A rare and opulent example of Georgian artistry, this vinaigrette is masterfully handcrafted in 15 karat rose, green and yellow gold. It is lavishly adorned with sparkling diamonds, a vivid ruby, and glowing emeralds. The front showcases a giardinetto (Italian for “little garden”), a charming motif of tiny gemstone flowers arranged as a bouquet. The reverse displays an intricate design of swirling cannetille and fine wirework, accented with bright green emeralds and delicate tricolor gold details.
Vinaigrettes were essential personal accessories in the 18th and 19th centuries, designed to hold perfumed sponges soaked in aromatic vinegar or scented oils. In an era where public spaces were malodorous from unwashed bodies and clothing, rotting teeth, poor sanitation and animal waste. These small containers offered a fashionable means of reviving masking foul odors.
The lavish decoration and craftsmanship of this vinaigrette suggests it was commissioned for someone of considerable wealth and taste. More than a practical object, it is a miniature work of wearable art. Today it could be reimagined as a personal keepsake to hold a tiny photo, lock or hair or even a snip of a beloved pet's fur.
Measurements: 39 mm wide, 52 mm long, 12 mm deep
Ruby: 7.4 x 5.7mm, small chips in the ruby can be seen with magnification
Weight: 29.5 grams
Markings: none
Notes: chain is for photography purposes only
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- Weight:29.5 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.54 in (39 mm)Depth: 0.48 in (12 mm)Length: 2.05 in (52 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1825
- Condition:Repaired: one small repair on the grill where it was reinforced at the locking mechanism.
- Seller Location:Hummelstown, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3350226866362
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