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Boucheron Substantial Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant

Sale price€39.144,95
  • Designed as an ornate cross shaped form suspending from a fleur-de-lis shaped surmount
  • Comprised of flaring trefoil terminals with twisting edge surrounds and enamel throughout
  • Transparent medium red, green, and royal blue in color - quality consistent with antiquity
  • Cloisonné style with scroll and heart motif gold milgrain wire over grooved foil backing
  • Featuring silver-topped edges, terminals, fleur-de-lis, and center radial burst appliqué
  • Centering an old European cut diamond bezel set in yellow gold
  • Weighing approximately 0.45 carats total - M color with SI clarity
  • Decorated by rose cut diamonds bead and bezel set throughout
  • Weighing approximately 4.40 carats total - quality consistent with cut and age
  • Adorned with 5.5 mm near-round pearls mounted at cardinal points
  • White in body color with strong iridescence
  • With pierced scallop motif framework profile
  • Bale is split allowing from pendant removal
  • Brooch tests at 18 karat gold and sterling silver
  • Attributed to the work of Charles Riffault for Boucheron; with matching pieces on display at the Victoria Albert Museum
  • Charles Riffault is credited with reviving this enamel technique which he patented and granted the monopoly of the process to Boucheron. It is well-documented that he executed the technique exclusively under Boucheron from around 1864 through 1902.
  • Circa: 1875 via Boucheron Heritage correspondences
  • Measures: 2 5/16 x 3 7/8 inches - including bale
  • Total Weight: 32.2 grams
  • Stock Number: We-14536
Boucheron Victorian Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
Boucheron Substantial Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant Sale price€39.144,95