Antique Flemish Heart Pendant With Rose-cut Diamonds

Antique gold silver diamond heart pendant

Flemish heart pendant in silver, gold and diamonds. It features in the lower part an openwork heart formed of scrolls holding in its center a mobile part set with a pear-shaped diamond cut in rose. The whole is paved with diamonds set on paillon. The upper part represents a torch and a bow and arrows. The Flemish heart is a typical jewel of the 17th and 18th century in Flanders. The Flemish heart is first and foremost a jewel of sentiment. The torch represents the passion of love just like the bow and arrows which are the attributes of Cupid and the scrolls which are a symbol of fertility. It is also a religious jewel traditionally offered on August 15 for Saint Mary. Finally, this jewel is the reflection of a social status as it is associated with the Flemish merchant bourgeoisie. Flemish work from the second part of the 18th century (1750/1780). Historical hallmarks and swan hallmark for used silverwork.

Dimensions: 6x3 cm
Gross weight: 15.42 grams