A stunning Arts & Crafts white 9ct gold almandine garnet, split pearl and old single-cut diamond dress clip, in the manner of Sibyl Dunlop.
Of floral design, believed to be stylised wisteria, the twisting gold ‘vines’ supporting pear-shape purple garnets, with split pearl foliage and diamond highlights, the reverse with engraved leaf motif.
The wisteria has been used in Japan for centuries, featuring as the ‘Fuji Musume’ or ‘Wisteria Maiden’ in kabuki theatre along with being a ‘mon’ (family crest used as heraldry), considered auspicious because of its longevity and fertility.
The wisteria is also considered good luck for the start of a new venture or marriage, birth or sign of devotion and is typically displayed during its flowering months of March and April.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard to metal or maker.
Electronically tests as approximately 9ct gold, central clip mechanism is base metal for functionality.
Date:
Circa 1910-1920.
Length:
3.5cms.
Condition:
Few garnets show abrasion to facet edges.
Split pearls show cream through slightly greyish cream hues. One split pearl with slight wear to nacre.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
A stunning Arts & Crafts white 9ct gold almandine garnet, split pearl and old single-cut diamond dress clip, in the manner of Sibyl Dunlop.
Of floral design, believed to be stylised wisteria, the twisting gold ‘vines’ supporting pear-shape purple garnets, with split pearl foliage and diamond highlights, the reverse with engraved leaf motif.
The wisteria has been used in Japan for centuries, featuring as the ‘Fuji Musume’ or ‘Wisteria Maiden’ in kabuki theatre along with being a ‘mon’ (family crest used as heraldry), considered auspicious because of its longevity and fertility.
The wisteria is also considered good luck for the start of a new venture or marriage, birth or sign of devotion and is typically displayed during its flowering months of March and April.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard to metal or maker.
Electronically tests as approximately 9ct gold, central clip mechanism is base metal for functionality.
Date:
Circa 1910-1920.
Length:
3.5cms.
Condition:
Few garnets show abrasion to facet edges.
Split pearls show cream through slightly greyish cream hues. One split pearl with slight wear to nacre.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.