Dear buyer, because our shop is currently closed for vacation your parcel will ship from Monday the 25th of August. Thank you for your understanding. Type of jewel: Vintage antique Victorian gold pendant with diamonds also called Croix de Jeanette Condition: In a good state, particularly considering the jewel's age. Style: Vintage antique Victorian Era: ca. 1850 Inspired by: 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. Material: pendant is 18K warm yellowish-reddish gold and details in silver (touchstone tested), chain is in silver Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a ancient technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality. This is being done by placing in the closed mounting under the diamond a highly polished cone of silver foil. Extra information: This is a typical Belgian, late 18th till mid-19th century, pendant set with rose cut diamonds. They are called 'à la Jeannette' or 'croix à la Jeanette' which is French for: "cross in the style of Jeanette". It consists of three loose but hinged parts, from the top part a (two-piece) pendant in the form of a (hinged) latin cross is dangling, the lowest of these two is pear-shaped. These are all made in the same manner with serrated edges, stylized flowers set with small rose cut diamonds and high dome-shaped mountings for the bigger rose cut diamonds. Diamond(s): 23 senaille and rose cuts. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. - We understand that private buyers may expect diamond weights to be provided, but in the case of rose-cut or senaille diamonds, this is simply not standard practice among industry professionals specialising in antique and vintage jewellery. Unlike brilliant-cut diamonds, where weight correlates with diameter, rose cuts vary in thickness, making weight estimation impossible once set. Providing such figures could lead to unnecessary debates, as rose-cut diamonds were traditionally valued for their visual effect rather than intrinsic worth. Even major auction houses like Sotheby’s and Christie’s rarely list their weight, except for exceptionally large stones, where diameter is often provided instead. - All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory. - We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds. Birth and month stones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: pendant 7,85 cm (3,09 inch) x 4,37 cm (1,72 inch), necklace 48,00 cm (18,90 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches Weight: 19,90 gram (12,80 dwt) Ring sizes are professionally measured and rounded to the nearest millimetre; slight variations are standard and do not affect wear. Adin reference Nº: 25118-0019 - Accompanied by a professional report of authenticity for your peace of mind. - Shipped insured and registered for your security, though you're most welcome to collect in person. - For shipments outside the EU, import duties and other charges may apply. We advise checking this in advance. - We invite you to browse through our customer feedback to discover the level of satisfaction we consistently provide. - See more of our products, visit: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Adin - Antique and vintage jewellery often undergoes thoughtful refurbishment, remodelling, or repairs to enhance its longevity and wearability. Such pieces frequently bear marks of this tender care. Furthermore, we present our antique and vintage jewellery in its authentic state, refraining from removing scratches or applying rhodium plating to white gold items. Our priority is to preserve the genuine allure and history of each piece. However, as the new owner, you have the option to take it to a local goldsmith for a cosmetic refresh, should you choose.