An Edwardian diamond and beryl pendant, circa 1905, the central octagonal green beryl of estimated weight 62.5 carats in diamond set wreath surround. Total estimated diamond weight 1.90 carats. Platinum and palladium. Length 6.8 cm. Weight 43.4 grams. Note: one stone deficient in bale. For a similar examples see Understanding Jewellery, David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti, Antique Collectors Club, pp 277 & 278.
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- 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.
- Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 ? 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.
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