Victorian Holbeinesque Diamond Ruby Natural Pearl Enameled Necklace

This beautiful Renaissance revival Holbeinesque necklace is 1890 ca Artful hand made of solid 18 Kt gold, platinum portions Holbeinesque Renaissance jewellery was rediscovered by Vic...

An Holbein style amethyst, diamond, enamel, natural pearl and gold pendant, circa 1865 It is oval, carrying in its center an amethyst in a set, each punctuated by a rose-cut diamond. The entourage is enamelled in polychrome cloisonné, also enhanced with rose-cut diamonds. The border is of small fine pearls and a square pendant in tassel. The reverse is finely engraved with arabesques and foliage. The original jewelry drawings by German painter Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), court painter of King Henry VII...

A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl pendant, to the centre a square-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.75 carats, cross-set with four pearls with trefoil enamelled decorations in between, surrounded by a polychrome enamel frame encrusted with eight old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 2 carats, terminating to a drop of similar design centrally-set with an emerald estimated to weight 0.75, all mounted in yellow gold, the back with fine scroll and foliate engraved decorations, circa 1870, measuring approximately 7.3 x 3cm, gross weight 16.5 grams. This handsome Victorian Holbeinesque pendant 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. Holbeinesque is a term used to describe Victorian jewellery that was made in the style of the Renaissance, particularly inspired by the Northern Renaissance and the paintings of Hans Holbein. Holbein himself produced sketches of the jewellery worn at the Tudor court, and the sketches were used as reference points by Victorian jewellery designers and craftsmen. This pendant is a spectacular example of this style, featuring colourful green and red enamel, verdant emeralds, lustrous pearls, and dazzling diamonds. The ornate style of this piece reflects the high Victorian interest in Renaissance revival jewellery...

A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet measuring 18mm x 13mm, surrounded by six old brilliant-cut diamonds, set within yellow gold squar...

Antique Dragonfly Necklace 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1870s This stunning pendant is a perfect example of Victorian elegance. Crafted from 15...

Victorian 1880-1890 pearl rose gold tassel pendant necklace. Handmade rose gold chain. The center pendant at one point in its life had a spot for a ch...