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Boucheron Substantial Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
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Boucheron Substantial Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
- Designed as an ornate cross shaped form suspending from a fleur-de-lis shaped surmount
- Comprised of flaring trefoil terminals with twisting edge surrounds and enamel throughout
- Transparent medium red, green, and royal blue in color - quality consistent with antiquity
- Cloisonné style with scroll and heart motif gold milgrain wire over grooved foil backing
- Featuring silver-topped edges, terminals, fleur-de-lis, and center radial burst appliqué
- Centering an old European cut diamond bezel set in yellow gold
- Weighing approximately 0.45 carats total - M color with SI clarity
- Decorated by rose cut diamonds bead and bezel set throughout
- Weighing approximately 4.40 carats total - quality consistent with cut and age
- Adorned with 5.5 mm near-round pearls mounted at cardinal points
- White in body color with strong iridescence
- With pierced scallop motif framework profile
- Bale is split allowing from pendant removal
- Brooch tests at 18 karat gold and sterling silver
- Attributed to the work of Charles Riffault for Boucheron; with matching pieces on display at the Victoria Albert Museum
- Charles Riffault is credited with reviving this enamel technique which he patented and granted the monopoly of the process to Boucheron. It is well-documented that he executed the technique exclusively under Boucheron from around 1864 through 1902.
- Circa: 1875 via Boucheron Heritage correspondences
- Measures: 2 5/16 x 3 7/8 inches - including bale
- Total Weight: 32.2 grams
- Stock Number: We-14536
$13,350.00
Original: $44,500.00
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Description
- Designed as an ornate cross shaped form suspending from a fleur-de-lis shaped surmount
- Comprised of flaring trefoil terminals with twisting edge surrounds and enamel throughout
- Transparent medium red, green, and royal blue in color - quality consistent with antiquity
- Cloisonné style with scroll and heart motif gold milgrain wire over grooved foil backing
- Featuring silver-topped edges, terminals, fleur-de-lis, and center radial burst appliqué
- Centering an old European cut diamond bezel set in yellow gold
- Weighing approximately 0.45 carats total - M color with SI clarity
- Decorated by rose cut diamonds bead and bezel set throughout
- Weighing approximately 4.40 carats total - quality consistent with cut and age
- Adorned with 5.5 mm near-round pearls mounted at cardinal points
- White in body color with strong iridescence
- With pierced scallop motif framework profile
- Bale is split allowing from pendant removal
- Brooch tests at 18 karat gold and sterling silver
- Attributed to the work of Charles Riffault for Boucheron; with matching pieces on display at the Victoria Albert Museum
- Charles Riffault is credited with reviving this enamel technique which he patented and granted the monopoly of the process to Boucheron. It is well-documented that he executed the technique exclusively under Boucheron from around 1864 through 1902.
- Circa: 1875 via Boucheron Heritage correspondences
- Measures: 2 5/16 x 3 7/8 inches - including bale
- Total Weight: 32.2 grams
- Stock Number: We-14536
