A very beautiful, old, openwork silver cross, embellished with delicate gold highlights and set with rose-cut diamonds. This jewel showcases antique, entirely handmade jewelry work, characteristic of the late 18th century.
The cross features an elegant openwork design, punctuated with small star motifs and hammered settings typical of antique jewelry. The diamonds, with slightly irregular sizes, offer the soft and lively sparkle characteristic of rose cuts used before the widespread adoption of modern cuts.
The piece was originally set with 16 rose-cut diamonds, of which 15 are present today. One small diamond is missing, a discreet detail consistent with the age of the jewel.
The carefully crafted reverse reveals gold highlights, a traditional technique used to enhance the brilliance of diamonds mounted on a silver structure. This type of setting was commonly used in antique jewelry to sublimate the light of the stones.
At the crossroads of devotional and ornamental jewelry, this antique cross captivates with the balance of its design, the finesse of its openwork, and the gentle sparkle of its diamonds.
Features
Height: approximately 7 cm
Width: approximately 4 cm
Weight: 8.92 g
Materials: silver and gold
Stones: rose-cut diamonds (16 originally, 15 present - 1 small diamond missing)
Hallmarks: two old hallmarks (worn)
Period: late 18th century
Origin: probably Flemish work (Southern Netherlands / Northern Europe).
Condition: very good antique condition, consistent with the age of the piece.
An antique cross full of charm and history, ideal for lovers of antique jewelry and pieces with character.
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