Evening Light

Large Aquamarine Pendant With Pearls & Diamonds in Platinum on Gold, Circa 1920

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Large Aquamarine Pendant With Pearls & Diamonds in Platinum on Gold, Circa 1920

Description

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

Aquamarines were extremely rare in 19th century jewellery, but in the early 20th century they suddenly experienced a surge in popularity. The ability of the beryl to shine brilliantly in electric light was often praised in the specialist literature of the past: "The aquamarine and other bright varieties of beryl are stones which lose none of their brilliance at night," wrote Arthur Herbert Church, and "All beryls are very brilliant in artificial light and therefore desirable stones for the evening," added Helen Bartlett Bridgman. This pendant was also designed for the electric light, for the evening. This is because evening jewellery was characterized by a cool white look in platinum and diamonds, often with accents of pearls and precious coloured gemstones. A large aquamarine weighing around 16.20 ct is at the center of the design. It is surrounded by a frame of lace-like filigree set with shimmering diamond roses and small pearls. As was customary at the time, the piece was forged from gold and plated in platinum at the front so that it appears completely white when worn. We discovered the beautiful pendant in Vienna, where it was imported after 1925 - perhaps shortly after it was created - but no later than 1965. It was probably created in Germany around 1920. The platinum chain is an addition created on our behalf. The above quotations are translated from Arthur Herbert Church: Precious stones considered in their scientific and artistic relations. A guide to the Townshend collection, London 1913 and Helen Bartlett Bridgman: Gems, New York 1915.

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Evening Light

€ 7,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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