Edwardian
Antique Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Giardinetto Pendant
An antique multi-gem and platinum giardinetto pendant/brooch, c.1910. Designed as a long tapering openwork basket with rope twist handle finely crafted in platinum and set throughout with old-cut diamonds, a bouquet of flowers set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds set in 18ct gold and platinum with millegrain edge details, all suspended from a ribbon loop tied in a bow. Suspended beneath the basket hangs a single pear shaped diamond in a millegrained bezel setting. The jewel has two fittings so it can be worn as a brooch or a pendant.
£35,000.00
Information
Subtitle
Edwardian
Period
1900-1940
Period
circa 1910
Gemstone
1 x pear shape diamond, estimated 0.60ct
Old cut diamonds estimated total, 2.20ct
Rubies, estimated total 0.50ct
Emeralds, estimated total of 0.40ct
Setting
Platinum
Dimensions
Length: 8.5cm / 3.3"
Width: 4cm / 1.57" (at widest point)
Weight Description
22 grams
REF
127890
Director’s Notes
The word giardinetto means ‘little garden’ in Italian and is used to describe jewels such as this with vases or baskets containing flowers. Rings in this style were particularly popular during the Georgian period whilst brooches and pendants dominated the Edwardian period’s interpretation of this design. This is a wonderful example of its type, delicate and elegant with a lightness of touch and naturalistic feel.
