Probably Iberian, 17th/ early 18th century

Private collection, Belgium

Overall the condition of the pendant is good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few small losses to the enamel, including to the right of the setting on the lower part, and to the far right side, and above the setting, of the upper part. There also appears to be a small loss to the gold at the left edge of the lower part. There is particular wear to the gold around the stones. The jewel comes with a brown faux leather box inscribed: H. Thuma / Bezirksgebaeude St Gallen / Neugasse 5.
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RELATED LITERATURE
P. E. Muller, Jewels in Spain 1500-1800, New York 1972; L. D'Orey, Five Centuries of Jewellery, National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Lisbon 1995, pp. 37-47