Map Of The World - Victorian 14K Gold Natural Persian Turquoise Filigree Pendant & Chain (VICP105)

Map Of The World - Victorian 14K Gold Natural Persian Turquoise Pendant & Chain. This exquisite necklace is crafted from 14K yellow gold, with a 14K faint hallmark on clasp, tested and confirmed with professional appraisal.  Featuring one natural oval cut cabochon Persian Turquoise, Victorian era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The gallery on the pendant showcases a delicate milgrain bezel set with a beautiful greenish/blue turquoise, displaying its natural matrix. The precious gemstone is surrounded by a sea of filigree made of rich buttery gold. The matching chain features marquise shaped segments, which also showcases filigree work. The segments are attached to gold loops, which allows the chain to be flexible. The chain is original to the pendant, and features a spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This Victorian era pendant necklace looks stunning when worn, and truly celebrates the fine craftsmanship of the time period. Such a beauty!

Comments: The impressive craftsmanship and detailed gold work are hard to look away from this antique Victorian Arts & Crafts necklace. The intricate filigree brings a bit of delicacy to the look and feel of the piece and continues along the original chain-a unique feature to find. A stunningly vibrant natural turquoise stone is a perfect complement bringing all elements together in gorgeous harmony. 

Note: Appraisal included with the pendant & chain. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antique value of the piece. 

History: Originally called piruzeh in Persian, the gem has spiritual value in Persian culture is such that its name carries the meanings of victory, triumph, and prosperity. In Persian literature, turquoise has been celebrated by poets, and various legends and beliefs are associated with it (Vinogradov et al., 1966).

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

In the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. Slightly different definitions are sometimes used. 

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged during the late Victorian period in England, the most industrialized country in the world at that time. Anxieties about industrial life fueled a positive revaluation of handcraftsmanship and precapitalist forms of culture and society. The Arts and crafts movement started in 1880 -1920. 

Measurements: Pendant 1 3/4"     Chain 20 1/8" 

Stone Size: Persian Turquoise 7.00 carats 

Weight: 12.65

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Europe    

Date: Circa 1900