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Victorian Natural Conch Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1890
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Victorian Natural Conch Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1890

19th century
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Victorian jewellery at its most creative and beautiful. The natural conch pearl displays a soft pink hue and is held in a silver cup set with fifteen rose-cut diamonds arranged in five graduated rows. Four old-cut diamonds in silver cut-away settings form a Y-shaped arrangement, suspended from an 18-carat yellow gold trace chain.

Accompanied by a pearl report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS), identifying a natural saltwater queen-conch pearl with flame structure, very good lustre and no indications of treatment.

The chain measures 13 inches. Please let us know if you would prefer a longer chain.

Cut – The top diamonds are old cuts, the diamonds on the cup holding the pearl are rose cuts.

Colour – The diamond are I to J.

Clarity – All the stones are clean to the naked eye.

Carat – Approximately 0.12 carat of old cuts and a further approximate 0.15 carat of rose cuts.

Circa – 1890.

Measurements – The chain is 13 inches long. Please let us know if you would prefer a longer chain. The pearl is approximately 9.4 x 6.8 x 6.2mm.

Metal – The chain is 18k yellow gold. The diamonds are in silver. Tested.

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian Conch Pearl Pendant to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA580469
Dealers Internal Reference
106A1187
Description
Victorian jewellery at its most creative and beautiful.
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The natural conch pearl displays a soft pink hue and is held in a silver cup set with fifteen rose-cut diamonds arranged in five graduated rows.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Four old-cut diamonds in silver cut-away settings form a Y-shaped arrangement, suspended from an 18-carat yellow gold trace chain.

fig 1. A late Victorian pendant displaying a teardrop pink conch pearl suspended from diamond-set metalwork on a gold chain.
fig 1. Victorian Natural Conch Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1890

Accompanied by a pearl report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS), identifying a natural saltwater queen-conch pearl with flame structure, very good lustre and no indications of treatment.

The chain measures 13 inches. Please let us know if you would prefer a longer chain.

fig 2. A late Victorian pendant displaying a teardrop pink conch pearl suspended from diamond-set metalwork on a gold chain.
fig 2. Victorian Natural Conch Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1890

Cut – The top diamonds are old cuts, the diamonds on the cup holding the pearl are rose cuts.

Colour – The diamond are I to J.

Clarity – All the stones are clean to the naked eye.

Carat – Approximately 0.12 carat of old cuts and a further approximate 0.15 carat of rose cuts.

fig 3. A late Victorian pendant displaying a teardrop pink conch pearl suspended from diamond-set metalwork on a gold chain.
fig 3. Victorian Natural Conch Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1890

Circa – 1890.

Measurements – The chain is 13 inches long. Please let us know if you would prefer a longer chain. The pearl is approximately 9.4 x 6.8 x 6.2mm.

Metal – The chain is 18k yellow gold. The diamonds are in silver. Tested.

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian Conch Pearl Pendant to the 1890s.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA580469
Dealers Internal Ref
106A1187
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

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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Archive I A late Victorian pendant displaying a teardrop pink conch pearl suspended from diamond-set metalwork on a gold chain.

Victorian Natural Conch Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1890

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3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian pendant displaying a teardrop pink conch pearl suspended from diamond-set metalwork on a gold chain.
Victorian Natural Conch Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Pendant, circa 1890
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A late Victorian pendant displaying a teardrop pink conch pearl suspended from diamond-set metalwork on a gold chain.
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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialConch Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
  • ColourPink, Gold
  • MotifsTeardrop pearl, Old-cut diamonds, Silver-topped gold, Fluted settings
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian pendant dates from circa 1890 and is designed in a Victorian and Gothic style. The piece comprises a natural saltwater queen-conch teardrop pearl in a soft pink hue, held in a silver cup set with rose-cut diamonds. Four old-cut diamonds in silver-topped gold cut-away settings form a Y-shaped arrangement above the pearl, suspended from an eighteen-carat yellow gold trace chain. The photograph reveals the woven texture of the beige fabric backdrop, the links of the fine gold chain, and the fluted detailing on the metal settings. Measuring 30 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 5 cm deep overall, this necklace is suitable for personal wear as an accessory. The pendant is placed around the neck to be worn as jewellery for special occasions or daily adornment in a home today.

FAQs

Late Victorian jewellery from the late nineteenth century often featured delicate drop silhouettes, organic motifs, and combinations of gemstones with natural pearls.

Craftsmen of this era commonly set natural saltwater or conch pearls alongside old cut diamonds in silver-topped gold settings.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut diamonds with open culets, silver-on-gold metalwork, and natural pearl surface flame structures under magnification.

Antique pendants can be worn layered with contemporary gold chains or displayed on vanity trays and modern glass jewellery stands.

Clean gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners, chemicals, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or moisture to protect organic pearls.
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