{"title":"Georgian Jewellery (1720-1840)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorgian jewellery (1720-1837) recalls a time when all jewels was meticulously handmade by master craftsmen. Georgian jewellery pieces are exceptionally rare and often feature intricate shapes, faceted gemstones and floral flourishes. Rose cut diamonds were the perfect accompaniment to Georgian jewellery as they sparkled beautifully in candlelight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"georgian-gold-reversible-drop-earrings-circa-1820","title":"Georgian Gold Reversible Drop Earrings, Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Georgian gold drop earrings, of scrolled floral and foliate design, with reversible, removable pendants, with two different designs, on floral tops, with hooks that open at the top, mounted in 18ct gold, English, circa 1820.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797304361290,"sku":"XSL\u0026SC26116E1","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-gold-reversible-drop-earrings-circa-1820_58eaa601-654d-40d3-b6ad-c6161df60d9c.jpg?v=1791141487"},{"product_id":"swiss-enamel-cantons-bracelet-circa-1835","title":"Swiss Enamel Cantons Bracelet, Circa 1835","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, Swiss Cantons bracelet, with the Cantons represented by portraits of ladies in national costume, in painted enamel; set with rubies, turquoise, hessonite garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, rock crystal and peridot; mounted in gold. Each Canton is named, on the back, in gold on white enamel: Zurich, Berne, Lucerne, Uri, Schvitz, Unterv'd, Zug, Glaris, Fribo'g, Soleure, circa 1835.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797321269578,"sku":"XS\u0026AN16317T","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/swiss-enamel-cantons-bracelet-circa-1835_c13b87a7-9952-4660-bf90-b6d5a06f1b86.jpg?v=1791141706"},{"product_id":"georgian-ruby-emerald-diamond-and-gold-cannetille-brooch-cum-pendant-circa-1830","title":"Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded by a cluster of eight, old mine-cut diamonds, with six, oval faceted rubies and six square emeralds in the surround, with the settings, granulation, cannetille twisted wirework and florets soldered onto an oval shaped, scalloped edged, embossed, granulated plate, giving a three dimensional effect, mounted in gold, circa 1830, with a double twist bail and a later pin.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eCannetille work was in fashion from 1815 to 1840. It was inspired by embroidery, particularly styles seen in peasant clothing. It was made by soldering thin threads, forming scrolls, rosettes and coils together to form a three dimensional design, often embellished with granulation. It became popular during this era due to the shortage of gold, in Europe, because of the Napoleonic wars. This technique could produce larger, ornate looking pieces, using less gold and comparatively cheaper gems. The considerable time and skill involved was balanced by low labour costs. The jewels were often embellished with coloured gemstones, such as aquamarine, pink topaz, amethyst and chrysoberyl. Czech garnets, turquoise and opals were often set in pieces from central Europe. Rubies were seen in English cannetille items. The settings were usually closed backed and foiled. The taste for and manufacture of cannetille jewellery decreased in the 1840s. Cannetille was at its height of popularity around 1830. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797448114506,"sku":"XAN26922B2","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-ruby-emerald-diamond-and-gold-cannetille-brooch-cum-pendant-circa-1830_727fccac-2d02-4276-a2c7-0787c3d9b37b.jpg?v=1791142478"},{"product_id":"georgian-cannetille-gold-snake-necklace-with-amethyst-and-emerald-cross-pendant-circa-1830","title":"Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant, Circa 1830","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake chain worked in fine, flexible cannetille wire link work, with embossed snake heads at either end, set with faceted rubies, for the eyes; the snakes are clasping the top of the amethyst and emerald pendant, which is decorated with cannetille rosettes and set with an oval faceted amethyst and two cushion emeralds; the removable cross pendant has embossed sections and granulation and is set with cushion and square faceted amethysts, with pear shape and cushion faceted emeralds, mounted in 18ct gold, circa 1830.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797453095242,"sku":"S251122N","price":23000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-cannetille-gold-snake-necklace-with-amethyst-and-emerald-cross-pendant-circa-1830_5789ab84-e5b4-4ce4-8a0b-5bb021d52da9.jpg?v=1791142564"},{"product_id":"antique-maltese-gran-spinat-18ct-gold-stars-link-long-chain-circa-1830","title":"Antique Maltese Gran Spinat 18ct Gold Stars Link Long Chain, Circa 1830","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn antique Maltese, Gran Spinat, long chain, of box links, with stars on the outer faces of each link, decorated with granulated balls, mounted in 18ct gold, with AC makers marks, 1820 to 1850, with a later antique, French, Albert clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Gran Spinat technique was traditionally used for making gold wedding chains, worn by men. The style of work was brought to Malta during the reign of the Order of the Knights of St. John. In the 19th century it was used for souvenir jewellery. It was particularly favoured by British tourists, who named it \"rose-chain\" work. Many examples were exhibited at the Great Exhibition, in 1851. Today there is only one craftsman who still makes Gran Spinat chain in Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith thanks to V \u0026amp; A Museum and Deheb Jewellery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797459222858,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321LC","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-maltese-gran-spinat-18ct-gold-stars-link-long-chain-circa-1830_1d30f756-849a-4a29-948c-b919968b7a63.jpg?v=1791142632"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-cluster-ring-circa-1830","title":"Antique Georgian Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Cluster Ring, Circa 1830","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Georgian diamond cluster ring, with a rectangular old mine-cut diamond in the centre, with a two row cluster of old mine-cut diamonds, in silver-upon-gold crown settings, on a rose gold shank, with reeded engraved shoulders, circa 1830. Estimated total stone weight 3.50 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797473018186,"sku":"S51023R","price":7950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-georgian-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-cluster-ring-circa-1830_c6cbc19a-c35e-405f-a075-2e186da8a322.jpg?v=1791142823"},{"product_id":"georgian-diamond-and-silver-flower-pendant-circa-1790","title":"Georgian Diamond and Silver Flower Pendant, Circa 1790","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian old cut diamond flower pendant, with six petals and a diamond set halter, mounted in silver, with scratched inventory marks 7142 C3\/-1-, of English origin, circa 1790.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797484192074,"sku":"XAN251023P","price":9950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-diamond-and-silver-flower-pendant-circa-1790_3c2126fa-8efe-4ade-9cf7-81c94da6971c.jpg?v=1791142864"},{"product_id":"antique-italian-micromosaic-and-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-and-earrings-suite-circa-1850","title":"Antique Italian Micromosaic and Gold Brooch-Cum-Pendant and Earrings Suite, Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Italian micromosaic and gold brooch-cum-pendant and earrings suite. The pendant has a gold bale, with granulated Etruscan style work, the central micromosaic features Cupid, with the sky as the background, with a circular surround of Etruscan style granulation and wirework and blue, white and red micromosaics, with three pendant drops, set with micromosaics, with white flowers on a red background, with a shepherd hook on the back for the removable bale and a pin and catch fitting, with studio marks on the back and pin. The earrings feature a micromosaic cherub, on a pale blue background, with a circular surround of Etruscan style granulation and wirework, with micromosaic circle tops, with forget-me-nots, on a red background, with gold bars below, with three pendant drops, set with micromosaics, with white flowers on a red background, with studio marks on the back and Vatican marks on the wires, mounted in gold, circa 1850, in a fitted case.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eMosaics are an ancient form of decoration, made of tiles, tesserae in Italian, from the Greek tesseris, referring to their four sided shapes. Earlier mosaics were made of stone and glass. Micromosaic utilised enamel, made of fused silica, with minerals to produce the required colours. The shapes were circular or cubic and known as “loaves”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThey flourished in the Roman, Byzantine and medieval periods. The Vatican Mosaics Studio was established at the end of the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. It was responsible for the maintenance of the works of art in St. Peter’s Basilica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eProduction of micromosaics date from the end of the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Earlier designs were inspired by neoclassical allegorical themes, these were followed by flowers, animals and the well-known ruins of Rome. Due to growing demand of micromosaics the Workshop of St. Peter was set up, in 1795 as a branch of the Mosaics Studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Pope presented some of the finest works to visiting diplomats and sovereigns. They began to circulate more widely and gained prestige among the wealthy and those on the Grand Tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eCraftsmen who had trained in the workshops of the Vatican set up stands in the area surrounding Rome’s Spanish Steps, where most of the tourists stayed, to sell their Grand Tour micromosaics. They sold ready-made pieces and took commissions. The majority of micromosaics are unsigned, although Gioacchino Barberi and Giacomo Raffaelli were master craftsmen who did sign their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe micromosaics were usually sold without frames and tourists went to jewellers to have them set in jewellery or decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eWith thanks to Il Micromosaico di Luigina Rech – micromosaico.it translation by John Matthews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797569945930,"sku":"S11124S","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-italian-micromosaic-and-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-and-earrings-suite-circa-1850_f3df771f-06a3-4568-bc38-cdd4bfa70f5e.jpg?v=1791143000"},{"product_id":"antique-italian-micromosaic-and-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-and-earrings-suite-circa-1870","title":"Antique Italian Micromosaic and Gold Brooch-Cum-Pendant and Earrings Suite, Circa 1870","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Italian micromosaic and gold brooch-cum-pendant and earrings suite. The pendant has a gold bale, with granulated Etruscan style work, the micromosaic features a fly or beetle, with a green metallic abdomen and brown thorax, on a white background, in a circle, superimposed on a square, set sideways, with blue white and red micromosaics in the corners, with circles above and below, set with flower, blue and red micromosaics and flower trefoil micromosaics either side, with a wirework surround, with three pendant drops, featuring arrowheads and circles, set with blue, white and red micromosaic, with a shepherd hook on the back for the removable bale and a locket with purple fabric, with a pin and hook catch fitting. The earrings feature a similar, scaled down design, with the flies, in circles, on a square, with gold trefoils either side and below, with lozenge shaped tops, set with micromosaic, with a flower in the centre with a blue and white surround, with a red and white triangle border, circa 1870, in a Marchesini, Firenze Roma, fitted case.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eMosaics are an ancient form of decoration, made of tiles, tesserae in Italian, from the Greek tesseris, referring to their four sided shapes. Earlier mosaics were made of stone and glass. Micromosaic utilised enamel, made of fused silica, with minerals to produce the required colours. The shapes were circular or cubic and known as “loaves”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThey flourished in the Roman, Byzantine and medieval periods. The Vatican Mosaics Studio was established at the end of the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. It was responsible for the maintenance of the works of art in St. Peter’s Basilica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eProduction of micromosaics date from the end of the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Earlier designs were inspired by neoclassical allegorical themes, these were followed by flowers, animals and the well-known ruins of Rome. Due to growing demand of micromosaics the Workshop of St. Peter was set up, in 1795 as a branch of the Mosaics Studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Pope presented some of the finest works to visiting diplomats and sovereigns. They began to circulate more widely and gained prestige among the wealthy and those on the Grand Tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eCraftsmen who had trained in the workshops of the Vatican set up stands in the area surrounding Rome’s Spanish Steps, where most of the tourists stayed, to sell their Grand Tour micromosaics. They sold ready-made pieces and took commissions. The majority of micromosaics are unsigned, although Gioacchino Barberi and Giacomo Raffaelli were master craftsmen who did sign their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe micromosaics were usually sold without frames and tourists went to jewellers to have them set in jewellery or decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eWith thanks to Il Micromosaico di Luigina Rech – micromosaico.it translation by John Matthews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797614018890,"sku":"XS\u0026MT10124S","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-italian-micromosaic-and-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-and-earrings-suite-circa-1870_f7f44db4-74b5-41d9-9ba1-0e445fab1f73.jpg?v=1791143009"},{"product_id":"georgian-brazilian-topaz-pearl-and-gold-cluster-brooch-circa-1820","title":"Georgian Brazilian Topaz, Pearl and Gold Cluster Brooch, Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian, Brazilian topaz, pearl and gold cluster brooch, with a faceted, cushion shaped topaz, in a rub over setting, with grains, with a border of sixteen, natural, half pearls, in cut down settings, mounted in gold, circa 1820, with later inventory mark 4346, with a pin and hook catch, in a Harvey and Gore case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797925904714,"sku":"XAN10225B1","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-brazilian-topaz-pearl-and-gold-cluster-brooch-circa-1820.jpg?v=1791143440"},{"product_id":"georgian-bristol-cobalt-blue-glass-rose-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-heart-brooch-circa-1820","title":"Georgian Bristol Cobalt Blue Glass, Rose Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Heart Brooch, Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian diamond, Bristol cobalt blue glass, silver and gold heart brooch, with rose-cut diamonds set in a silver jardinière motif, over a deep blue cobalt glass heart, in a gold rub over setting, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, in silver cut down settings, mounted in gold. The reverse is engraved with a floral and foliate design, with a pin and later roller catch fitting, the front and back sections are riveted together, circa 1820.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63798186705226,"sku":"XHD22126B","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-bristol-cobalt-blue-glass-rose-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-heart-brooch-circa-1820_6ea13433-0b3c-4aa0-8582-0336b65c0623.jpg?v=1791143747"},{"product_id":"georgian-bague-l-enfantement-pearl-diamond-enamel-silver-and-gold-ring-circa-1790","title":"Georgian Bague à l'Enfantement Pearl Diamond Enamel Silver and Gold Ring, Circa 1790","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian \"Bague à l'Enfantement\" diamond and enamel ring, with a half pearl in the centre, with a rose-cut diamond set surround and double leaf motif above and below, in silver grain settings, on a blue guilloche enamel background, with a gold, double ribbon border and a border of half seed pearls, in grain settings, onto a long oval plaque. The polished, gold back of the plaque is curved, with a wide, tapering, plain shank, mounted in 9 carat gold, circa 1790.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgian \"Bague à l'Enfantement\" and \"Bague au Firmament\" translated as \"Ring of the Stars\", otherwise \"starry night sky\" rings were very fashionable in the Georgian era. The style evoked the night sky. The deep blue enamel symbolised the sky; the diamonds and pearls represented the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bague au Firmament\" rings were originally created in France, to celebrate Queen Marie-Antoinette's pregnancies. \"Bague à l'Enfantement\" or childbirth rings, followed, shortly after the birth of Marie Antoinette’s daughter, Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte, the Madame Royale, in December 1785.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabinet des Modes, (widely recognised as the first real fashion magazine), issue of July 15, 1786, Plate III, featured a chart of jewellery designs from the shop of Parisian merchant-jeweller, Monsieur Moricand, which popularised the bague à l'Enfantement or childbirth ring. According to the accompanying article in the magazine, these large statement rings celebrated royal births and pregnancies. \"Bague au Firmament\" rings were set with \"little stars\". \"Bague à l'Enfantement\" rings featured a prominent, large central gemstone, typically encircled by a halo of smaller diamonds, gems, or pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rings continued to be popular after the French Revolution, into the 19th century, with the fashion spreading into Europe. English examples utilised royal blue enamel or Bristol cobalt blue glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith thanks to Lost Owl and Heart of Hearts Jewels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImage: Cabinet des Modes ou les Modes Nouvelles, 15 Juillet 1786, engraved by A.B. Duhamel, pl. 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