Vintage Henryk Kaston 18 Karat Gold & Diamond of Niccolo Paganini

Description

This is part of Chairish’s Fine Jewelry assortment.

A very fine gold & diamond oval pendant by Henryk Kaston.

By … more This is part of Chairish’s Fine Jewelry assortment.

A very fine gold & diamond oval pendant by Henryk Kaston.

By repute, the pendant is meant to be a depiction of the Violin Virtuoso, Nicolo Paganini.

It features a full-figured cameo of Paginini (with bow and violin in hand) framed in pave-set diamonds in 18k gold.

Henryk Kaston was widely considered a Renaissance man and was a genuinely gifted craftsman.

He was most famous as a bow maker for violins and other string instruments. His bows have sold for as much as 6-figures at auction.

He was equally gifted as a goldsmith. He collaborator of Salvador Dali, and his jewelry is highly coveted today.

Date:
20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Fineness:
Marked 18k for gold fineness.

Marks:
18K

Measurements:
Height: ca. 27 mm
Width: ca. 17 mm
Depth: ca. 4 mm

Weight: ca. 5 grams

Gemstone Measurements:
29 Diamonds: each ca. 1.5-1.7 mm less