Revival: A Unique Collection of 19th-century Jewels
Archeological Revival gold and hardstone bracelet, 19th century, attributed to Ernesto Pierret
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Set with nine carved intaglios made of carnelian, jasper, banded agate, sard and jasper, depicting the goddess Fortuna, birds sitting on a bird birth, representing Venus, Achilles in the Temple of Apollo, a bust of a gentleman with Minerva's owl, Antelope, the goddess Victoria, the goddess Artemis, each within wire and beadwork frames, interspersed by knotted links, length approximately 170mm.
David Bennett, Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, 1989, page 188 for an example of a bracelet of similar design by Ernesto Pierret.
Ernesto Pierret (1824–1898), born in Paris and trained as a goldsmith in Rome, became known for his exquisite jewellery crafted with masterful techniques and fine materials. Likely influenced by the renowned Castellani workshop—and possibly having apprenticed there—Pierret established his own studio in 1846. He quickly gained a clientele for his archaeological revival jewellery.