Antique Mid 18th Century Rose Cut Diamond Set 18ct Gold Cross Pendant

Antique jewellery object group: pendant

Condition: very good condition

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of French or Belgian origin.

Period: ca. 1750

Source of inspiration: Christianity

Theme: Cross – The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements (or cardinal points), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line. (from: Wikipedia)

Material: 18ct red gold

Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds: Seven table cut rose cut diamonds and ten normal rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.

Hallmarks: No trace.

Dimensions: height 6.65 cm (2.62 inch)

Weight: 10.60 gram (6.82 dwt)