Antique Georgian Diamond Parure in Silver & Gold, c. 1820

Five shimmering bouquets of flowers form the showpiece of this parure. Five vases are richly filled with shimmering leaves and blossoms. All pieces are set with rose-cut diamonds, large stones of very good quality that sparkle softly and gently. Further diamond roses form the chain on the right and left. Elegant rose petals form two earrings and another petal forms a ring. Diamond jewellery in natural shapes has accompanied the history of jewellery since the late 18th century. The shapes and details change over time, with the workmanship becoming increasingly delicate from generation to generation, parallel to the development of new goldsmithing and gem-setting techniques. The combination of closeness to nature and symmetry, the use of large diamond roses and the powerful settings, some of which are already open at the back, reveal that they were created in the 1820s. The diamonds are set in silver settings, typical of the time, to enhance the brilliance of the white diamonds. At a time when white gold and platinum were not yet available, this was the usual procedure. The back of the piece, on the other hand, is made of gold to prevent it from rubbing off on clothing and skin. When worn, the necklace lies softly on the décolleté. The necklace is a wonderful example of diamond jewellery from the early 19th century. Precious and cheerful, yet well-ordered and artistically designed. Nevertheless, it has undergone changes over the generations. On the one hand, minor repairs can be seen here and there on the back; nothing unusual for a piece of jewelry of this age. The box clasp has also been replaced. The flowers from which the earrings and the ring were made in more recent times were probably also originally part of the necklace. Perhaps they were attached to the larger ornaments in the center, or they were part of the necklace. We received the set as it is here. The matching antique case protects the parure and also offers the opportunity to present the precious set beautifully.

Estimate:£18,670.47

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