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Antique Natural Pearl & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1900
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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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
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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.
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
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230642
Dealers Internal Ref
911814S291
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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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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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

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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