1920-1930s Singapore Nyonya Jewelry Diamond Star Pendant

This rare small star pendant from Singapore features hand-cut and polished antique diamonds to resemble the radiance of a star. The shape of each diamond is different, the cutting surface is irregular, and the reflective surface is not as neat and shining as today's diamonds, and it is not subject to the 4C standards of today's diamonds. Because its age is earlier than the rules formulated by later generations, it shows the most original rose cut. (rose cut): Cut not for sparkle, but to preserve the maximum weight of the diamond. Such diamonds are extra full of various shapes, with a strong sense of craftsmanship and time. Rose-cut diamonds in Singapore are different from rose-cut diamonds in European antique jewelry, so they have their own name intan: hand-cut old diamonds that are as fine as stars. Singapore was once colonized by the British, and jewelry was also slightly influenced by British jewelry. It can be said that it is a special existence of Nanyang and British antique jewelry. About Nyonya Jewelry: At the beginning of the 15th century, Zheng He sailed to the West and stopped in the Malay Peninsula many times, which deepened the connection between the Ming Dynasty and Southeast Asian countries. Since then, many Chinese men immigrated to Southeast Asia and intermarried with the local aborigines. "Baba Nyonya" refers to the mixed descendants of Chinese Ming and Qing immigrants and local aborigines who settled in Malacca, Indonesia and Singapore from the early 15th century to the 17th century. Males become Baba. , women become Nyonya (Nyonya). This 600-year-old Chinese culture, dominated by Nanyang Chinese female culture, is Nyonya culture. Today, only in Malacca, Penang and Singapore in Malaysia, the traces of Nyonya culture are relatively complete. Unlike Western antique jewelry, which can be preserved and passed down for centuries, Asian culture is not popular with second-hand old pieces and antique jewelry, so antique Nyonya jewelry that can be preserved is very rare. Most of the Asian antique jewelry (including Taiwan) ended up with Gemstone unloaded and gold remelted into gold materials. In addition to integrating Nanyang cultural elements, Nyonya jewelry is also influenced by Singapore's former British colonization, so it is a perfect display of the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. Common design elements include flowers, birds, and dragonflies. Nyonya jewelry has perfect details and inlays, unique features, and gives people a sense of wealth and sophistication. Origin: Singapore Years: 1920-1930 Material: 18k gold, rose-cut diamonds Size: 1.4 cm in diameter, 0.6 cm pendant head Condition: Good with slight oxide traces. Antique diamonds are hand cut and polished and have uneven edges. The item is not in brand new condition, it is an antique jewelry over a hundred years old Purchase Notes: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Those that are less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All accessories sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age and material of the jewelry, etc. If the product and the warranty are not true, you will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, the state of the product will be recorded in detail with camera equipment, so that members can know whether the product has defects or traces of use, etc. The photos are part of the description of the product. If you really have the willingness to buy, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are quite special, and it is difficult to return or exchange the products for any reason including defects or depreciation. Willingness to buy to avoid disputes.