1890 Tiara/Collier with Diamonds, Gold, Silver, and Original Box
Gold, silver and diamond tiara / collier, circa 1890; comprising a central panel of scroll and foliate motifs, to a detachable collier fittings, set throughout with old European and rose-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 9.25 carats, central panel measuring approximately 0.51 in. x 2.05 in., length with collier fitting approximately 15.35 in.; accompanied by tiara mount fitting and original fitted box.
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- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Rose Cut - A flat based cut for a preious stone, leaving the surface covered with triangular facets, usually 24 in total.
It was introduced in the 15th century and popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The rose cut was the most popular form of diamond cut until the discovery of the brilliant cut at the end of the 17th century, after which its use declined.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- necklaces, collars / collier
- necklaces, gold - gold with diamonds 2,054
