How do I wear a antique pendant?

Suspend the piece on a fine gold chain that matches the carat weight of the pendant itself. Pairing it with a simple neckline allows the articulated drop and peridot colour to catch the light properly. Take care to remove the pendant before swimming, sleeping, or applying perfumes to protect the soft seed pearls and delicate gold connections from unnecessary wear.

Were these pieces worn as brooches too?

Many Edwardian and Victorian drop pendants were constructed with hidden bails and pin stems on the reverse. This dual functionality allowed the owner to pin the jewel to a lapel or suspend it from a ribbon. Check the reverse of the setting to see if a hinged pin and catch are present alongside the suspension loop for the chain.

What is the difference between Edwardian and Victorian pieces?

Victorian peridot jewellery often employs heavier nine carat or fourteen carat gold settings with denser arrangements of seed pearls. The mood tends toward sentimental or traditional cluster designs. Edwardian pieces shift toward lighter fifteen carat gold and platinum, utilising airy openwork, garlands, and flowing lines that lighten the visual weight of the pendant.