How do I care for an antique pendant?

Clean antique jewellery gently using warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage foil backs or pearls. Store each piece separately in a lined box to prevent metal scratching and stone abrasion. Because settings from the Victorian and Edwardian periods can be delicate, remove pendants before swimming, sleeping, or engaging in heavy physical work. Periodic inspection by a specialist ensures the claws holding the old cut stones remain secure.

Are old cut diamonds different from modern ones?

Old cut diamonds feature smaller tables, higher crowns, and deeper pavilions shaped by hand rather than by automated laser technology. This results in a distinctive pattern of light return that appears softer and more blocky than a modern brilliant cut. Each stone is unique to the cutter who shaped it, meaning no two old cut pendants are identical. Their facet arrangements were optimised for candlelight and gaslight rather than modern electrical illumination.

What periods do these pendants come from?

The pieces available span from the late nineteenth century through the Victorian and Edwardian eras into the 1920s and 1930s Art Deco period. Each era brings distinct metal choices, such as yellow gold for Victorian items and platinum or white gold for later pieces. Design motifs shifted over these decades from sentimental hearts and starbursts to geometric frames and flowing garlands. Recognising these stylistic markers helps determine the manufacturing era of the jewellery.

Can I wear a pendant as a brooch?

Many Victorian and Edwardian items were manufactured with integrated folding bails and pin mechanisms allowing dual use as pendants or brooches. This versatility was common in high-period jewellery. When wearing the piece as a pendant, ensure the pin mechanism on the reverse is securely locked flat against the mounting. When worn as a brooch, check that the safety clasp functions correctly to prevent loss.

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An old cut pendant brings together hand-faceted stones and precious metals from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods.

Edwardian 18ct White Gold Large Old Cut Diamond 1.00ct Drop Earrings

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian 18ct White Gold Large Old Cut Diamond 1.00ct Drop Earrings

From Crispin Jewellery

£2,695

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Antique Old Cut Paste Silver and Gold Locket Pendant

19th century

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Antique Old Cut Paste Silver and Gold Locket Pendant

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£375

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Antique 1.95ct Sapphire 6.05ct Diamond and Silver Pendant/brooch Circa 1885

19th century

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Antique 1.95ct Sapphire 6.05ct Diamond and Silver Pendant/brooch Circa 1885

From AC Silver

£9,950

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Antique 2.81ct Diamond and Silver Set Star Brooch/pendant Circa 1880

19th century

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Antique 2.81ct Diamond and Silver Set Star Brooch/pendant Circa 1880

From AC Silver

£3,450

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Antique 0.84ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1890

19th century

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Antique 0.84ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1890

From AC Silver

£2,750

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Antique Art Deco 2.29ct Diamond and Platinum Pendant Circa 1930

1920 - 1940

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Antique Art Deco 2.29ct Diamond and Platinum Pendant Circa 1930

From AC Silver

£9,950

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Antique Gold and Silver Diamond Teardrop Earrings

1900 - 1920

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Antique Gold and Silver Diamond Teardrop Earrings

From The Earring Curator

£1,385

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Antique Early 20th Century Diamond Old European Cut Earrings

1900 - 1920

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Antique Early 20th Century Diamond Old European Cut Earrings

From Mitaine

£16,500

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Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

19th century

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Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

From The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd

£1,290

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19th century

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Victorian Diamond Earrings

From Mitaine

£3,995

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Listings span from the 1880s Victorian era through Edwardian platinum work to 1930s Art Deco designs, using diamonds, amethysts, sapphires, and paste glass.

Art Nouveau 1.90 Carat Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1915

1900 - 1920

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Art Nouveau 1.90 Carat Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1915

From Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

£6,000

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Mid Century 0.97 Carat Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1950

1940 - 1960

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Mid Century 0.97 Carat Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1950

From Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

£4,500

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Victorian 18ct and 15ct Yellow Gold Large Ornate Diamond Necklace 1.20ct

1900 - 1920

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Victorian 18ct and 15ct Yellow Gold Large Ornate Diamond Necklace 1.20ct

From Crispin Jewellery

£2,495

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Victorian Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Large Flower Pendant Circa 1860

19th century

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Victorian Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Large Flower Pendant Circa 1860

From Mitaine

£6,950

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Edwardian 18ct Silver Old Cut Diamond 1.50ct+ Natural Sapphire Bow Brooch

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian 18ct Silver Old Cut Diamond 1.50ct+ Natural Sapphire Bow Brooch

From Crispin Jewellery

£1,895

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Edwardian 9ct Old Cut Diamond Puff Heart Locket

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian 9ct Old Cut Diamond Puff Heart Locket

From Crispin Jewellery

£595

FOR SALE

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Old Cut Pendant

Edwardian 18ct White Gold Large Old Cut Diamond 1.00ct Drop Earrings

Antique Old Cut Paste Silver and Gold Locket Pendant

Antique 1.95ct Sapphire 6.05ct Diamond and Silver Pendant/brooch Circa 1885

Antique 2.81ct Diamond and Silver Set Star Brooch/pendant Circa 1880

Antique 0.84ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1890

Antique Art Deco 2.29ct Diamond and Platinum Pendant Circa 1930

Antique Gold and Silver Diamond Teardrop Earrings

Antique Early 20th Century Diamond Old European Cut Earrings

Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

Victorian Diamond Earrings

Art Nouveau 1.90 Carat Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1915

Mid Century 0.97 Carat Old Cut Diamond Pendant, Circa 1950

Victorian 18ct and 15ct Yellow Gold Large Ornate Diamond Necklace 1.20ct

Victorian Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Large Flower Pendant Circa 1860

Edwardian 18ct Silver Old Cut Diamond 1.50ct+ Natural Sapphire Bow Brooch

Edwardian 9ct Old Cut Diamond Puff Heart Locket

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