A delightful antique Georgian Giardinetti pendant from the early 19th Century, depicting a beautiful basket of flowers decorated with pink rubies, blue sapphires, green emeralds, twinkling diamonds and natural pearls. 

Giardinetti is Italian for “Little Gardens”. The style originated in Italy and became a popular love token across Europe in the 18th and 19th Century, depicting a basket or vase of flowers decorated with a colourful assortment of gems to enhance their beauty.

The basket has been intricately woven from 18ct gold wires, with silver/ gold flowers growing out of the top. It’s suspended from a chain, topped with a ruby-encrusted bow and loop. A pretty antique Georgian pendant, displaying exquisite workmanship and gorgeous natural gems.

WEIGHT: 6.3 grams  

MEASURES: Height 31mm (37mm inc. loop) x Width 25mm x Depth 11mm

METAL: 18ct Gold/ Silver (Tested)

STONES: Rubies (approx. 0.30ct), Sapphires (approx. 0.06ct), Diamonds (approx. 0.04ct), Emeralds (approx. 0.06ct), Pearls (Largest approx. 3 x 3mm)

AGE: Georgian. (Circa 1800 – 1830)  

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age

ITEM NUMBER: CP1008

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