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Coloured Diamond and Diamond Pendant | 鑽石吊墜

Lot Closed

August 5, 03:25 AM GMT

Estimate

45,000 - 85,000 HKD

Lot Details

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Coloured Diamond and Diamond Pendant

鑽石吊墜


Designed as a crowned frog on an arrow, embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds of green, yellow and orange tint, mounted in 18 karat yellow and blackened gold, signed, British assay and maker's marks.

This unusual pendant draws upon Russian influences to create a unique piece of jewellery depicting a scene form a folktale called The Frog Princess. Through the pendant’s delicate composition, the frog princess rests precariously upon an arrow while looking into the distance at her prince. This pendant uses the small yet rich details to convey this old Russian tale that serves to remind us to cultivate faith and patience as virtues rather than our outward appearances.


这枚吊坠的设计独特不凡,灵感源自一则俄罗斯民间传说。吊坠的设计复杂精致,上方可见青蛙公主坐在箭上,遥望远方的王子。吊坠以精巧的细节反映故事内容,令熟悉这则传说的人产生共鸣,寄语世人信念与耐心才是真正的美德,外貌并非如此重要。

Please note that the diamonds of green, yellow and orange tints have not been tested for natural colour origin. 

Accompanied by a copy of the original sketch for the jewel.