An exceptional example of the Portuguese bow-knot pendant in a quality we are proud of to present. The exquisite design, excellently executed by highly skilled jewellers is a true joy for the eye. This type of jewel is called a laça bow-knot. The abundantly used diamonds and heavy gold metal work can make us only wonder what high class noble lady this jewel belonged to.

This piece has to be worn on a short ribbon around the neck.

Details:

Diamonds: No less than 46 (!) table cut rose cut diamonds and one high domed rose cut diamond . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts. The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Material: warm yellow gold 18K (and most likely of a higher alloy)

Style: Renaissance

Style specifics: Typically Portuguese 17th Century

Period: ca. 1650

Condition: extremely good condition

Source of inspiration: One may note the inspiration of a textile bow, the maker of this object had to make it into a bejewelled bow, revealed by very fine lace copied on to the precious metal on the top outlines of two loops. Bow jewelry, the style of jewel of gold and diamonds which originated from the bows and ribbons worn on garments, was a very sophisticated and popular source of inspiration in Portuguese jewelry.

Dimensions: height 8.10 cm (3.19 inch), width 4.00 cm (1.57 inch)

Weight: 29.60 gram (19.03 dwt)

Reference Nº: 12055-0015

The Renaissance (Italian: Rinascimento, from ri- "again" and nascere "be born") was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Florence in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. The term is also used more loosely to refer to the historic era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not uniform across Europe, this is a general use of the term. As a cultural movement, it encompassed a resurgence of learning based on classical sources, the development of linear perspective in painting, and gradual but widespread educational reform. Traditionally, this intellectual transformation has resulted in the Renaissance being viewed as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Modern era. Although the Renaissance saw revolutions in many intellectual pursuits, as well as social and political upheaval, it is perhaps best known for its artistic developments and the contributions of such polymaths as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, who inspired the term "Renaissance man".

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