Amazonite pendant set in silver - Forbidden City

Amazonite pendant set in silver - Forbidden City - Qing Dynasty

This art dates back to the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century and adorned the members of the Forbidden City.
We are now working with Huangyi Workshop , official supplier of the shops in the Forbidden City of Beijing.
This workshop is made up of 8 people and the work is obviously artisanal.
My role as a gemologist is to find the gems, to expert them, then, on my return from Beijing, we work on the exceptional design of this sumptuous and unique art. This jade pendant is entirely handcrafted

FILIGREE SILVER TECHNIQUE:

The art of filigree silver crafting is a delicate and refined artisanal technique used to create exceptional and unique pendants. Each piece is expertly crafted, with artisans carefully intertwining silver wires to form intricate and elegant designs.
This centuries-old craftsmanship adds a touch of elegance to each pendant, capturing the artistic essence of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Each filigree detail reflects the craftsmen's dedication, creating unique pieces steeped in history and sophistication.

CLOISONNE TECHNIQUE:
The cloisonné technique, used with finesse for each pendant, is an ancient art that gives a unique beauty to each piece.
The craftsmen create compartments delimited by thin silver partitions, forming a complex network.
These compartments are then filled with enamels, providing a rich and vibrant palette of colours. The process requires precise mastery, with each layer of enamel carefully fired to ensure brilliance and durability.

The end result is a splendid pendant, a perfect fusion of cloisonné art and Qing Dynasty heritage, evoking timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship.

At the center of this exceptional and rare pendant is set a amazonite cabochon .
This amazonite comes from the Ural region of Russia.
The Ural region is famous for its beautiful varieties of amazonite, which are often used in the manufacture of jewelry and decorative items.

This cabochon is obviously natural and guaranteed to be free of any treatment.
As a gemologist graduated from the National Institute of Gemmology (ING, Paris), all our stones are appraised by us.

Dimensions of this amazonite cabochon: 17.59mm high by 14.44mm wide Weight 17.63 carats

AMAZONITE:
Amazonite is a variety of microcline, a mineral belonging to the feldspar family. The chemical formula of amazonite is (KAlSi3O8). It is a potassium silicate.
Feldspars belong to the class of tectosilicates. This class of minerals is characterized by its three-dimensional network crystal structure, in which silicon atoms are bonded to four oxygen atoms to form tetrahedra, thus creating a network of covalent bonds.

DIMENSIONS OF THIS SILVER-SET AMAZONITE PENDANT:
43.55mm high by 27.57mm wide by 17.30mm thick
Total weight 15 grams
Weight in 925 silver: 12.46 grams.

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