Traditional Forbidden City Pendant - Jade - Filigree

Traditional Forbidden City Pendant - Jade - 925 Silver Filigree - 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 expert them, then, on my return from Beijing, we work on the exceptional design of this sumptuous and unique art. This pendant traditional of the Forbidden City is entirely handcrafted

FILIGREE SILVER TECHNIQUE:

The art of crafting 925 silver filigree 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 patterns.
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 cabochon in jade called nephrite from Qinghai. A region renowned for its deposits of high-quality nephrite jade.
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 jade cabochon: 11.72 mm high by 9.55 wide for a weight of 5.48 carats.

DIMENSIONS OF THIS TRADITIONAL FORBIDDEN CITY PENDANT:
39.75mm high by 23.21mm wide by 13.78mm thick
Total weight of 11.50 grams
Weight in 925 silver: 10.35 grams.

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