Neo-Rococo

Antique Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum on Gold, circa 1900

€ 3,290.00 ^*

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Antique Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum on Gold, circa 1900

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

The past served as inspiration for the people of the 19th century. Historical models of all eras were used to create designs that would combine the best of the past into new creations. Depending on the occasion and fashion, people chose which reference was now the most appropriate. A silver necklace for going to church, for example, was to feature the forms of the Renaissance, which were perceived as serious (see Der Bazar, 34th Jg. 1888, No. 25, p. 278.) For precious evening jewels, on the other hand, people liked to choose the lively, gallant forms of the Rococo. Such a jewel of the Neo-Rococo, also called "third Rococo" around 1900, is the pendant presented here. Its vibrant, asymmetrical nature-inspired forms are borrowed from mid-18th century Rococo - not only its jewels, but also interior decorations such as gilded candlesticks. The originality of the design lies in the contemporary reinterpretation of these forms, combined with the then quite modern round old-cut diamonds and in the then completely new technique of platinum on gold. Just under a carat of diamonds is featured in the fine jewelry piece, whose slight three-dimensionality contributes to its artful, buoyant impression. A baroque pearl is suspended at the bottom. Its shape was chosen carefully, as it is quite flat on the underside and thus rests on the décolleté. A later silver chain completes the piece of jewellery. We were able to discover the pendant in Miami, but it was probably created in Europe, perhaps even in Germany. Especially in Hanau, high quality jewel jewelry with borrowings from the Rococo period was created at that time.

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Neo-Rococo

€ 3,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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