Splendor - Early 18th Century Diamond Bow Pendant
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$8,850.00 USD
ITEM: 22088
Historical and splendid, this marvelous jewel harkens back to the earlier part of the 18th century.
How is this determined? In brief, by the ornate designs to the domes holding the diamonds. And the use of enamel in the two diminutive flowers. As well as about 20 other points of construction and design.
Those two tiny flowers in opaque blue and yellow enamel are a holdover from the 17th century's reliance on enamel.
Enamel, rather than the use of gems, enlivened a majority of jewelry from prior to 1700. Both front and back were often enameled elaborately. At the turn of the 18th century, this use began to wane, then often only the front was enameled, or partially so.
By around 1730 or so, enamel disappeared entirely except for certain mourning rings.
Weighty and complex, this pendant was likely worn on a ribbon at the neck or sewn to a dress or bodice. Note the two openings on the reverse at each side of the top fitting that would have been utilized for the thread.
The surmount is in a regal double bow form. The articulated drop holds nine teardrop shapes against a backdrop of leaves.
Highly usual, all the largest diamonds are coppery brown in hue. These chocolate rose cuts are not merely dark white diamonds, but specifically chosen for their amber to brown hues.
Indescribably rich in hues, the diamonds glint bronze hue like no diamonds we have encountered before.
They are set into rub-down or rub-over silver deep domes, and raised designs cover the lower 3/4 of them with curves and patterns.
Note the heavy and weighty use of metal as well as the organic treatment of the leaves. Each of the smaller rose cuts reads silvery white and were set deep within smaller mounds of silver.
The reverse was entirely covered in a thin layer of gold to protect the skin and clothing from the silver patina. However, this surface has worn away from all the bottom dangles, leaving the silver.
Both the original slide fitting (for the ribbon) and pendant bale are still intact and this treasure is overall in remarkable condition for its 300-plus years of age.
See item 22089 for a closely matched pair of earrings.
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FREE WORLDWIDE!
FAST LIKE LIGHTNING!
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2-3 DAY via UPS, FedEx, or USPS.
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, redelivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations. Photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery - Usually by 10:30 am - $35 - to major areas
Overnight - $35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am - $45
Saturday Delivery - $50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping 1000s of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, even returns are free from anywhere within the US. Visit the Returns section for details. Our apologies, but due to customs forms and regulations, international buyers pay for return shipping.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is $75, fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service.*
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees.
*Custom's clearance times vary.
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