Museum-Exhibited Emerald Bow Pendant, Circa 1650 – Baroque Elegance in Gold

A striking survivor of the Baroque era, this Portuguese or Spanish bow pendant from circa 1650 shimmers with 41 table-cut emeralds in closed settings. Richly ornamented, its sculptural ribbon form evokes the drama and movement of 17th-century court fashion. From 20 March 2023 until 31 March 2025, it was exhibited at DIVA, Antwerp’s jewellery museum—an acknowledgement of its cultural and artistic significance. The fleur-de-lis shaped hallmark, subtle wear, and finely chased gold details whisper of centuries past. To wear this pendant is to step into history—not as a bystander, but as its next custodian.