Niremius necklace pendant in 18ct white gold with four rows set with diamonds (approx. 3.4cts). This piece can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. Niremius, the architect, built the Forum baths at Pompei the ceiling of which had elegant stucco decoration of concentric circles which inspired the circular design of the pendant. It is important that the circles appeared to float separately from one another and this is created by holding the circles together with knife edge wires that appear thin and delicate on the surface but are strong and secure. Making perfectly spaced circles is harder than making circles that touch so the final stages of this design require great concentration.
The pendant measures approximately 37mm in diameter
Diamond
Diamond- from the Greek 'adamas' means the unconquerable and so it is, being the hardest of all gemstones. From yellowish to green, red, pink and blue, diamonds are found in all colours in South Africa, Australia, as well as Namibia, Russia and China.
Craftsmanship and Sourcing
All Cassandra Goad jewellery is designed and made in the
workshops in London.
As a gemmologist, the chemical composition and properties of
gemstones have always fascinated Cassandra. Ever in search of the
unusual and rare, she travels the world to source beautiful
gemstones, either in the rough or cut form. The craftsman works as
an artist recreating the design in metal, his interpretation is
vital to the overall feel of the jewel. The jewel is then mounted,
assayed , polished and set. Many of Cassandra's jewels can be hand
engraved with a personal message to make a unique bespoke gift.
Roses have been known since ancient times and Cleopatra is said to have prepared her barge with rose petals' before meeting Anthony... the Rose designs were inspired both by Cassandra's love of roses and this epic story. Reading the story of Lord Carnarvon, the Rosetta stone, of Champollion and his race to read the hieroglyphics, the Alice letters were born- now a well loved jewel of Cassandra's Classic Collection.
