Foiled Georgian Girandole

Luscious foiled Georgian gold and rock crystal girandole pendant c.1810.

The foil enhances the rock crystal to a refined green-grey colour between steely aqua and golden chrysoberyl.

Quality cut-down gold settings typical of this school of jewellery.

These jewels were designed to scintillate by candlelight.

English in origin.

3.5cms by 2.5cms.