Edwardian Wartski Flaming Torch Pendant

Wartski’s ruby and diamond-set pendant, the flame of calibre-cut rubies burning from a diamond-set vessel, suspending a pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamond, symbolises the flaming torch of love - an attribute of Venus and Cupid. The body of the jewel is set with diamonds (forever), the flame formed from rubies (for passion). Circa 1900.

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