How should antique gold, pearl, and diamond jewellery be preserved?

Clean antique pearl jewellery gently using a soft, dry cloth, avoiding immersion in water, ultrasonic cleaners, or harsh chemicals that damage porous natural pearls. Store pieces individually in fabric-lined pouches to prevent scratching from harder gemstones.

How can an antique pearl pendant be styled with modern attire?

An antique pearl pendant can be layered with fine contemporary gold chains or worn as a single focal piece against neutral fabrics such as silk or cashmere. It transitions smoothly from formal evening wear to smart casual tailoring.

How can authentic Victorian pendants be identified?

Authentic Victorian pendants exhibit age-appropriate hand-finishing, antique gemstone cuts such as mine cuts or rose cuts, and period hallmark stamps or makers marks. Furthermore, genuine period pearls typically display subtle variations in shape, size, and lustre consistent with natural origin.

What materials were traditionally used in late Victorian jewellery production?

Late Victorian jewellery routinely utilised 14ct or 15ct yellow gold settings, natural pearls, seed pearls, and hand-cut diamonds. Components were assembled using filigree, millegrain bordering, and claw or bezel settings.

What characterises Victorian pearl and diamond pendants?

Victorian pearl and diamond pendants from the late nineteenth century frequently featured floral, botanical, or openwork scroll motifs executed in yellow gold. These designs often combined central gemstones with surrounding seed pearls and articulated drops, reflecting the eras romantic decorative aesthetic.

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Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900

Name: Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1137502
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Artisan Antiques

Description

We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian 14ct gold diamond and pearl necklace made c.1900

This pendant features such a lovely & regal design with an almost flower like shape, each petal finely curved and mounted intricately with fine seed pearls.

Due to its versatile size and overall white/gold tone, this pendant is ideal to wear with a wide variety of clothes and styles. We will include a complimentary modern 9ct gold chain as photographed, allowing for a vast array of combinations.

The overall proportions of the pendant are beautiful and embraces the intricate goldsmithing of the Victorian era with delicate goldwork and mounting.

Overall, a fine and distinguished piece of Victorian jewellery, ideal as a special gift or an indulgent personal addition. This pendant would most certainly be a splendid addition for the discerning antique jewellery lover and an instant conversation starter upon wearing. Perfect as a standalone accessory to accentuate your outfit or among other jewellery.

The reverse side of the brooch has a pin (along with a safety chain) which allows it to be worn with jumpers, jackets or coats. It is also marked underneath the clasp for 9ct gold.

Diamond is known to be the birthstone of April and Pearls, June.

The pendant is marked 14k on the reverse side.

Ready to wear out of the box: All of our pendants also include a thinner complimentary 9ct solid gold (modern) chain so that you can enjoy your newly acquired treasure straight out of the box.

All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior.

Size & Total Weight

3.2cm x 2cm

4.19g /0.135 troy oz

Condition: Great antique condition with no issues/damage, only minor surface wear commensurate with age - please kindly refer to the photographs for further details.

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photos for further details.

*Please note: all other items are for display purposes only and this listing is for the item listed in the title only.

FREE SHIPPING

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

Declaration

Artisan Antiques has dated this Victorian Pearl Pendant Necklace to the Victorian era.

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SA1137502

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Description

We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian 14ct gold diamond and pearl necklace made c.1900

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This pendant features such a lovely & regal design with an almost flower like shape, each petal finely curved and mounted intricately with fine seed pearls.

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fig 1. A Victorian 14ct yellow gold circular scrollwork pendant set with seed pearls, a central diamond, and an articulated pearl drop suspended from a fine chain. — fig 1. Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900

Due to its versatile size and overall white/gold tone, this pendant is ideal to wear with a wide variety of clothes and styles. We will include a complimentary modern 9ct gold chain as photographed, allowing for a vast array of combinations.

fig 2. A Victorian 14ct yellow gold circular scrollwork pendant set with seed pearls, a central diamond, and an articulated pearl drop suspended from a fine chain. — fig 2. Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900

The overall proportions of the pendant are beautiful and embraces the intricate goldsmithing of the Victorian era with delicate goldwork and mounting.

Overall, a fine and distinguished piece of Victorian jewellery, ideal as a special gift or an indulgent personal addition. This pendant would most certainly be a splendid addition for the discerning antique jewellery lover and an instant conversation starter upon wearing. Perfect as a standalone accessory to accentuate your outfit or among other jewellery.

fig 3. A Victorian 14ct yellow gold circular scrollwork pendant set with seed pearls, a central diamond, and an articulated pearl drop suspended from a fine chain. — fig 3. Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900

The reverse side of the brooch has a pin (along with a safety chain) which allows it to be worn with jumpers, jackets or coats. It is also marked underneath the clasp for 9ct gold.

Diamond is known to be the birthstone of April and Pearls, June.

fig 4. A Victorian 14ct yellow gold circular scrollwork pendant set with seed pearls, a central diamond, and an articulated pearl drop suspended from a fine chain. — fig 4. Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900

The pendant is marked 14k on the reverse side.

Ready to wear out of the box: All of our pendants also include a thinner complimentary 9ct solid gold (modern) chain so that you can enjoy your newly acquired treasure straight out of the box.

fig 5. A Victorian 14ct yellow gold circular scrollwork pendant set with seed pearls, a central diamond, and an articulated pearl drop suspended from a fine chain. — fig 5. Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900

All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior.

Size & Total Weight

3.2cm x 2cm

4.19g /0.135 troy oz

Condition: Great antique condition with no issues/damage, only minor surface wear commensurate with age - please kindly refer to the photographs for further details.

fig 6. A Victorian 14ct yellow gold circular scrollwork pendant set with seed pearls, a central diamond, and an articulated pearl drop suspended from a fine chain. — fig 6. Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photos for further details.

fig 7. A Victorian 14ct yellow gold circular scrollwork pendant set with seed pearls, a central diamond, and an articulated pearl drop suspended from a fine chain. — fig 7. Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900

Please note: all other items are for display purposes only and this listing is for the item listed in the title only.

FREE SHIPPING

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

fig 8. A Victorian 14ct yellow gold circular scrollwork pendant set with seed pearls, a central diamond, and an articulated pearl drop suspended from a fine chain. — fig 8. Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold - C.1900

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.