{"product_id":"antique-victorian-holbeinesque-pendant-necklace-garnets-pearls-18k-gold-c-1857","title":"Victorian Antique Garnet Pearl Blue Enamel Holbeinesque Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eTwo rich red garnet cabochons have been set within a wonderful geometric frame, bordered with foliate blue enamel and pearls. Circa 1857.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIts design and the opulent garnet cabochon\/enamel are quintessentially Victorian neo-renaissance and distinguishes itself from contemporary jewellery. The garnet presents an alluring and almost mystical look as its tone drastically changes depending on the lighting and angle, from a dark red to a striking rich hue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSuch designs also offer the perfect opportunity to display high-level goldsmithing, with intricate and fine gold mounts which caress the gems with a seamless finish. The champlevé enamelling has a beautiful foliate and contrasting blue pattern - further displaying the intricacy and aesthetic craftsmanship of the period.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe reverse side presents a most wonderful buttery antique champagne gold tone with a locket and beautiful hand-engraved presentation which reads \"To A.D. from W.S.D - H.E.D, 14th Nov 1857\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe brooch is unmarked, as is common with articles of this period and as such, we have tested it, indicating 18ct gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Total Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4.5cm x 2.1cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7.59g\/0.24 troy oz\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58130257084803,"sku":"10088","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8355\/6483\/files\/mc_3cd66440-e4f4-48a1-af3c-e6136d056c2a.jpg?v=1779797434","url":"https:\/\/jewellerydiscovery.co.uk\/products\/antique-victorian-holbeinesque-pendant-necklace-garnets-pearls-18k-gold-c-1857","provider":"Jewellery Discovery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}