What characterises Victorian botanical jewellery from the late nineteenth century?

Late Victorian jewellery frequently incorporated symbolic flora such as shamrocks, clovers, and flowers crafted in gold and set with precious gemstones. These pieces often carried sentiment and reflected the eras fascination with nature and symbolism.

What materials were commonly used in late Victorian pendants?

Pendants from this era were primarily forged in 15ct or 18ct yellow gold, often set with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and seed pearls. Gold settings were often hand-chased or cut to frame faceted gemstones.

How do you identify authentic late Victorian 15ct gold jewellery?

Authentic British pieces from 1854 to 1932 are typically stamped with 15 or .625 to indicate 15-carat gold purity. Period manufacture is also evidenced by hand-cut gemstones, closed or rub-over settings, and era-appropriate bale designs.

How can an antique gemstone pendant be incorporated into modern styling?

An antique pendant can be worn as a statement focal piece on a modern fine gold chain or layered with contemporary gold necklaces of varying lengths to create a curated texture.

How should an antique gold, emerald, and pearl pendant be maintained?

Clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Because emeralds and natural pearls are susceptible to damage from moisture and chemicals, avoid chemical dip solutions, ultrasonic cleaners, and direct contact with perfumes.

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Antique 0.25ct Emerald 0.48ct Diamond Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890

Name: Antique 0.25ct Emerald 0.48ct Diamond Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1174738
Price: 3950 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by AC Silver

Description

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.25 carat emerald, 0.48 carat diamond, pearl and 15 carat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse Victorian jewellery collection.

This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian pendant has been crafted in 15ct yellow gold.

The circular frame of the pendant is embellished with an impressive foliate design, accented with three leaf clover style motifs.

Each leaf is embellished with two pavé set round faceted cut emeralds, totalling 0.25cts.

The foliate designs and stem are further ornamented with impressive pavé set Dutch cut diamonds.

The lower portion of the organic design incorporates a curvilinear stem terminating with three pearls, in a trefoil formation.

The circular frame is ornamented with thirty-six further pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, completing the stunning organic design.

The emerald pendant suspends from a contemporary 18ct yellow gold 16' chain via a tapering bale ornamented with two pavé set diamonds; the chain secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.

This impressive pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 carat gold.

This impressive antique pendant in yellow gold is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

This stunning antique emerald and pearl pendant is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This elegant Victorian emerald, pearl and diamond pedant is ideal as an anniversary gift - especially for the 20th or 35th (emerald) and a thoughtful choice for May or June birthdays, celebrating the birthstones emerald and pearl.

'Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics.'

Reference: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R. Wise, Brunswick House Press.

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 impressive Victorian pendant is excellent quality, set with impressive emeralds displaying fine colour and brilliance.

The impressive pearls display fine colour and lustre.

The high colour graded diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

The pearl and emerald pendant is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning Victorian emerald pendant.

Emerald Quality

Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.25 carat

Diamond Quality

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) P1

Cut Dutch

Content 0.48 carat

Number of Diamonds

112

Dimensions

Length of drop 3.7cm/1.46'

Width of pendant 2.6cm/1.02'

Height of setting 5.8mm/0.23'

Chain length 40.64cm/16'

Weight

4.93 grams (excluding chain)

Date: Circa 1890

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions

Height

0.6cm (0.24")

Width

2.6cm (1.02")

Depth

40.6cm (15.98")

Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Victorian Emerald Diamond Pendant to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1174738

Dealers Internal Reference

C9473

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Description

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.25 carat emerald, 0.

“

48 carat diamond, pearl and 15 carat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse Victorian jewellery collection.

AC Silver

This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian pendant has been crafted in 15ct yellow gold.

fig 1. A circular Victorian 15ct yellow gold pendant featuring diamond and emerald set clover motifs with a trio of pearls at the base. — fig 1. Antique 0.25ct Emerald 0.48ct Diamond Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890

The circular frame of the pendant is embellished with an impressive foliate design, accented with three leaf clover style motifs.

Each leaf is embellished with two pavé set round faceted cut emeralds, totalling 0.25cts.

fig 2. A circular Victorian 15ct yellow gold pendant featuring diamond and emerald set clover motifs with a trio of pearls at the base. — fig 2. Antique 0.25ct Emerald 0.48ct Diamond Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890

The foliate designs and stem are further ornamented with impressive pavé set Dutch cut diamonds.

The lower portion of the organic design incorporates a curvilinear stem terminating with three pearls, in a trefoil formation.

fig 3. A circular Victorian 15ct yellow gold pendant featuring diamond and emerald set clover motifs with a trio of pearls at the base. — fig 3. Antique 0.25ct Emerald 0.48ct Diamond Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890

The circular frame is ornamented with thirty-six further pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, completing the stunning organic design.

The emerald pendant suspends from a contemporary 18ct yellow gold 16' chain via a tapering bale ornamented with two pavé set diamonds; the chain secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.

fig 4. A circular Victorian 15ct yellow gold pendant featuring diamond and emerald set clover motifs with a trio of pearls at the base. — fig 4. Antique 0.25ct Emerald 0.48ct Diamond Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890

This impressive pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 carat gold.

This impressive antique pendant in yellow gold is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

fig 5. A circular Victorian 15ct yellow gold pendant featuring diamond and emerald set clover motifs with a trio of pearls at the base. — fig 5. Antique 0.25ct Emerald 0.48ct Diamond Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890

This stunning antique emerald and pearl pendant is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This elegant Victorian emerald, pearl and diamond pedant is ideal as an anniversary gift - especially for the 20th or 35th (emerald) and a thoughtful choice for May or June birthdays, celebrating the birthstones emerald and pearl.

fig 6. A circular Victorian 15ct yellow gold pendant featuring diamond and emerald set clover motifs with a trio of pearls at the base. — fig 6. Antique 0.25ct Emerald 0.48ct Diamond Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890

'Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics.'

fig 7. A circular Victorian 15ct yellow gold pendant featuring diamond and emerald set clover motifs with a trio of pearls at the base. — fig 7. Antique 0.25ct Emerald 0.48ct Diamond Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890

Reference: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R. Wise, Brunswick House Press.

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.