18K Gold Jeweled Cage Pendant (Multi-Gemstone Orb)
This sculptural gold pendant takes the form of an openwork orb, meticulously constructed as a ribbed cage encircling a continuous band of faceted gemstones. Each stone—selected for its saturated hue and brilliance—is bezel-set within a braided gold gallery, creating a rhythmic spectrum of color that wraps the pendant’s circumference. The palette includes blues, greens, pinks, purples, and warm golden tones, evoking the chromatic richness favored in late 19th- and early 20th-century European jewelry.
The pendant’s architectural structure allows light to pass freely through the open cage, animating the gemstones from every angle and emphasizing depth, transparency, and movement. Viewed from below, the radial gold struts converge toward a central axis, revealing the precision of the goldsmith’s construction and the jewel’s sculptural integrity. Both ornamental and technically sophisticated, the piece reflects a period fascination with celestial forms, globes, and miniature objects rendered in precious materials.
Designed to be admired in motion, this pendant exemplifies virtuoso craftsmanship, combining goldwork, gemstone color theory, and spatial design into a single, jewel-like object.
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