Description
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 Victorian jewellers and their patrons, reviving a fashion that flourished into the early 1900s. The Tudor and Renaissance revival became very fashionable during the 1860 till past 1900, the richness of form and colour given by enamelling or gemstones attracted many makers from early Giuliano to Boucheron most recent times this last
This English example exhibits the magnificent workmanship of this type of jewellery in vogue during the Victorian period
The outstanding Renaissance Tudor design is specially expressed into the pendant in a combination of enamelling and diamond set, lovely chains completing the piece
2.05 Ct of old mine cut Diamonds, principle is .45 Ct. G/VS – natural Rubies to complement
Natural sea Pearls of little size 2.5 mm. to 3 mm.
Pendant drops down Beautifully with a cascade of Diamonds glittering among the rich and unique antique design
Excellent condition all through out
Holbeinesque Victorian jewellery is very rare and sought after world wide
Lovely antique condition comes into its fitted box
Metal: platinum (chain) tested and 18 Kt gold and platinum, tested
Hallmarks: none/worn
Measures: pendant is 55 mm. x 36 mm. (h. x w.) including bail – chain (open) is 46 cm.
Weight: 12.5 grams
Condition: very ggod