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Antique Natural Pearl & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1900
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Antique Natural Pearl & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A delightful antique natural saltwater pearl and old cut diamond pendant. The near round pearl has a white body with orient overtones and very good lustre. A bright and lively old mine cut diamond is set in blackened silver at the base of the pendant, with a small rose cut diamond accent at the top.

Please choose a 16 or 18 inch 18k yellow gold chain (this is included in the price).

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from WGI.

Cut:  Old cut diamond at the bottom and rose cut diamond at the top.

Colour:  The diamonds are G.

Clarity:  The diamonds are SI2.

Carat:  The total approximate diamond weight is 0.10 carat.

Circa:  1900.

Measurements:  The pearl is approximately 6.31 x 6.22 x 6.10mm. From top to bottom, including the bale is 20.9mm.

Weight:  1.20 grams.

Metal:  The bale is 18k yellow gold. The gold behind the pearl is 9k gold. The diamonds are set in silver. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view a video of this pendant recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/antique-natural-pearl-diamond-pendant-circa-1900

Item # 911814S291

Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Antique Pearl Diamond Pendant to the 1900s.

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SA1230642
Dealers Internal Reference
911814S291
Description
A delightful antique natural saltwater pearl and old cut diamond pendant. The near round pearl has a white body with orient overtones and very good lustre.
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A bright and lively old mine cut diamond is set in blackened silver at the base of the pendant, with a small rose cut diamond accent at the top.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
fig 1. An antique gold chain holding a vertical drop pendant featuring a natural pearl suspended between two bezel-set diamonds.
fig 1. Antique Natural Pearl & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1900

Please choose a 16 or 18 inch 18k yellow gold chain (this is included in the price).

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from WGI.

Cut:  Old cut diamond at the bottom and rose cut diamond at the top.

fig 2. An antique gold chain holding a vertical drop pendant featuring a natural pearl suspended between two bezel-set diamonds.
fig 2. Antique Natural Pearl & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1900

Colour:  The diamonds are G.

Clarity:  The diamonds are SI2.

Carat:  The total approximate diamond weight is 0.10 carat.

Circa:  1900.

Measurements:  The pearl is approximately 6.31 x 6.22 x 6.10mm. From top to bottom, including the bale is 20.9mm.

fig 3. An antique gold chain holding a vertical drop pendant featuring a natural pearl suspended between two bezel-set diamonds.
fig 3. Antique Natural Pearl & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1900

Weight:  1.20 grams.

Metal:  The bale is 18k yellow gold. The gold behind the pearl is 9k gold. The diamonds are set in silver. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view a video of this pendant recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/antique-natural-pearl-diamond-pendant-circa-1900

Item # 911814S291

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Antique Pearl Diamond Pendant to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230642
Dealers Internal Ref
911814S291
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3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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An antique gold chain holding a vertical drop pendant featuring a natural pearl suspended between two bezel-set diamonds.
Antique Natural Pearl & Diamond Pendant, circa 1900
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An antique gold chain holding a vertical drop pendant featuring a natural pearl suspended between two bezel-set diamonds.
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  • ObjectPendants & Necklaces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialGold, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Silver
  • ColourGold, White
  • MotifsVertical drop, natural pearl, bezel-set diamonds, fine chain

This Edwardian pendant dates to circa 1900 and takes the form of a vertical drop suspended from a fine link chain. The materials comprise an 18k yellow gold bale, 9k gold behind the pearl, silver settings, a near round natural saltwater pearl, a bright and lively old mine cut diamond, and a small rose cut diamond accent. The pearl exhibits a white body with orient overtones and very good lustre, whilst the diamonds sit within blackened silver settings. The chain and bale display a warm yellow gold colour, complemented by the white tones of the pearl and the dark contrast of the silver mountings. The entire drop measures 20.9mm from top to bottom including the bale, and the pearl measures approximately 6.31 x 6.22 x 6.10mm. Today, this necklace is worn as a decorative accessory to complement both everyday attire and formal evening wear. The piece fastens securely around the neck using the included yellow gold chain, positioning the vertical drop centrally on the chest. It suits incorporation into a jewellery collection focused on antique or Edwardian designs, offering a combination of mixed metals and traditional gemstone cuts that integrate easily into contemporary wardrobes.

FAQs

Pendants from the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, circa 1900, often feature delicate vertical drop compositions incorporating natural pearls and diamonds. These designs emphasize lightness and symmetry, frequently utilizing silver-topped gold settings to enhance the brilliance of the stones.

Jewellery from this period typically combined yellow gold chains and mounts with silver settings for diamonds, alongside natural saltwater pearls. Master jewelers used hand-cutting techniques for diamonds, such as rose cuts or old mine cuts, set into refined bezel or claw mountings.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristics such as hand-cut diamonds with slight asymmetry, natural pearls with subtle variations in shape and luster, and light surface oxidisation on silver settings. Inspection under magnification often reveals period-appropriate construction methods rather than modern casting marks.

A classic drop pendant pairs well with minimalist contemporary attire, such as structured tailoring or open collar silk shirts, allowing the historical piece to act as a focal point. It can also be layered with contemporary fine gold chains of varying lengths for a textured aesthetic.

Natural pearls require gentle care and should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth after wear, avoiding chemical cleaners, ultrasonic devices, or excess moisture. Store the item flat in a fabric-lined box away from direct heat and abrasive surfaces to protect both organic pearls and metal mountings.
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