A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.90 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 15 carat yellow gold and silver set locket pendant//brooch; part of our Victorian jewellery collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian pendant/brooch has been crafted in 15ct yellow gold with a silver setting.
The pendant has an oval-shaped form, ornamented to the anterior surface with a stunning oval hot enamel miniature portrait depicting a winged putti enveloped with turquoise coloured fabric beside a female figure draped in yellow and pink garments, holding a lyre to her opposing side.
The central yellow gold collet set portrait is bordered with fifty-three silver pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Dutch and mine cuts graduating in size dependent on location.
The pendant/brooch setting supports an articulating pearl, via an impressive scrolling leaf motif ornamented with ten further pavé set diamonds.
The apex of the portrait border is further embellishe
...d with a reflected scrolling motif bearing twenty diamonds, flanked with an alternating array of pearls and protruding diamond settings ornamented with eighteen diamonds.
The scrolling terminals of this splayed design supports an articulating pearl.
The reverse of the pendant is fitted with a push fit glass panel which allows a personal memento or keepsake to be displayed.
This Victorian enamel pendant brooch with pearls suspends from a contemporary 18ct yellow gold 18'' chain via a detachable push fit bale to the upper border of the design; this tapering bale is ornamented with ten further pavé set diamonds, completing the design.
This stunning locket can also be worn as a brooch, securing to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening.
This Victorian portrait locket has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 carat gold and silver.
This impressive antique pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.
Condition
This Victorian pendant is superior quality, set with impressive diamonds and pearls displaying fine colour, lustre and presence.
The enamel panel is in perfect condition.
The antique locket is a superior gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Victorian jewellery.
Diamond Quality
Colour (average grades) I
Clarity (average grades) P1
Cut Dutch/Mine
Content 1.90 carats
Number of Diamonds
111
Dimensions
Length of drop 7.4cm/2.91''
Width of pendant 3.7cm/1.46''
Across pin 2.35cm/0.93''
Height of setting 8.72mm/0.34''
Chain length 45.72cm/18''
Weight
29.43 grams
Date: Circa 1880
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Internal Reference: C9044
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1113709
Dateline of this antique is 1880
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