Nostalgic Pendant with Emeralds & Diamonds, c. 1980

A rectangular-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.70 ct is set in a gold frame decorated with milgrains. Around the green stone, an openwork, gothic-style foliage of gold-plated silver unfolds, engraved in relief and set with rose cut diamonds. An agraffe adorned with another, smaller emerald and three brilliant-cut diamonds makes the piece of jewellery wearable as a pendant. What is reminiscent of 19th century pieces of jewellery in terms of shape and choice of materials is a piece of jewellery that was probably not created until the end of the 20th century. In those years, antiques were all the rage; the styles of the supposedly good old days were in vogue. Rose cut diamonds are set in patinated silver, while the back and leaves are made of particularly high-carat gold. Only the modern diamonds betray the modern period of origin. This piece of jewellery came to us from Switzerland. The beautiful, elaborate chain adds to the rich impression.

Estimate:$2,575.2

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