Two Designs for Pendants with Diamonds
In 1867 rich diamond deposits were discovered along the Orange River in South Africa. Diamonds subsequently flooded the European market. Their price went down, and they became more widely available and affordable than in previous centuries. Notice the three drop-shaped diamonds hanging from the pendant in the top drawing; this type of cut is called briolette. The cruciform pendant is set with brilliant-cut diamonds.
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Two Designs for Pendants with Diamonds
In 1867 rich diamond deposits were discovered along the Orange River in South Africa. Diamonds subsequently flooded the European market. Their price went down, and they became more widely available and affordable than in previous centuries. Notice the three drop-shaped diamonds hanging from the pendant in the top drawing; this type of cut is called briolette. The cruciform pendant is set with brilliant-cut diamonds.
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Aankoop uit het Decorative Art Fund/Rijksmuseum Fonds
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Purchased with the support of the Decorative Art Fund/Rijksmuseum Fonds
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description
In 1867 rich diamond deposits ...... t with brilliant-cut diamonds.
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In 1867 werden bij de Oranje-r ...... t briljant geslepen diamanten.
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RP-T-2014-18-21
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Rijksmuseum
title
Twee ontwerpen voor hangers met diamanten
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Two Designs for Pendants with Diamonds
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created
c. 1864 - c. 1894
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ca. 1864 - ca. 1894
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extent
breedte 94 mm
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height 140 mm
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hoogte 140 mm
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width 94 mm
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Collectie: tekeningen
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Collection: drawings
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