Seraphinite Pendant - Silver - Traditional Qing Dynasty

Seraphinite Pendant - Filigree Silver - Cloisonne - Traditional 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 appraise them, then, on my return from Beijing, we work on the exceptional design of this sumptuous and unique art. This pendant in seraphinite 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, a cabochon is set in seraphinite very high quality, natural guaranteed without treatments.
Originating from Siberia in Russia.
As a gemologist graduated from the National Institute of Gemmology (ING, Paris), all our stones are appraised by us .

Dimensions of this seraphinite cabochon: 24.71mm high by 18.20mm wide Weight of 26.79 carats

SERAPHINITE:
Seraphinite belongs to the Clinochlore family. Its general chemical composition is a ferric magnesium silicate with an approximate chemical formula of Mg,Fe3+3Si2O5(OH)4.
It is characterized by a dark to light green color, adorned with white, silvery or shimmering fibrous markings that add to its visual appeal.
Its name comes from the distinctive patterns that often adorn its crystals, evoking the wings of angels, called seraphim in Greek.

DIMENSIONS OF THIS SERAPHINITE PENDANT:
49.34mm high by 32.80mm wide by 17.13mm thick
Total weight of 28.50 grams
Weight in 925 silver: 19.88 grams.

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