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Georgian Large Diamond & Bristol Blue Glass Drop Pendant with Hand Engraving
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Absolutely stunning and a rare find, this original Georgian period Diamond Pendant with Bristol Blue Glass is gorgeous for the collector but is still very wearable, as well.
Crafted of yellow gold testing between 15K and 18K for me, with silver settings for all of the 45 rose cut diamonds, the pendant features a beautiful tear drop shape blue Bristol glass tablet, in addition to a diamond set bail and a diamond flower element between the two. The reverse is just as lovely, with wonderful hand engraving. This is a sizable piece with an impressive presence.
At the center of the gold bezeled deep royal blue colored Bristol glass is a pear shaped rose cut diamond set in a silver cut down collet setting. Measuring approximately 7.5 x 5.2 mm, I estimate the carat weight to be approximately half a carat, or so. (it does appear larger, more like a .75 carat diamond, due to its spread) It's a very sparkly diamond, foil backed, with a lovely moody feeling as is common in this period. In very good condition, I see no damage to the stone and only some light wear to the setting.
Elegant silver scrollwork surrounds the pear shaped diamond, with small rose cut diamonds (approximately 1.5 mm) set at intervals. One diamond is missing - it could be replaced, if desired, but I have left it in "as found" condition for now.
Another 32 small rose cut diamonds (approximately 1.5 mm) are set around the outside edge of the drop, creating a beautiful, glittering border. These are again foil backed, in good antique condition; I see a bit of expected light wear under magnification.
The gold back of the large pendant is concave, with marvelous hand engraving of a foliate, scrolling style - that complements the silver work on the front.
Above, is a charming diamond set flower - also with fabulous engraving on the reverse. Each of the 9 small rose cut diamonds is foil backed, alternating between 2 mm and 1.5 mm in diameter, and a 2 mm diamond at its center in a cut down collet setting. They match the other rose cuts beautifully, and I see only one tiny chip at an edge of one diamond, visible with magnification.
Finally, there is the lovely little bail, set with 3 more rose cut diamonds. (the center approximately 2 mm in diameter, and the upper and lower each approximately 1.5 mm)
Together, the total drop length is approximately 1 and 7/8 of an inch (47.2 mm), the width at its widest part approximately 13/16 of an inch (20mm.) On my scale, the finished weight is a nice 7.64 grams.
I find this splendid piece to be in overall very good condition - other than the one small missing diamond, I see only light wear and a bit of old dirt. It must have been cherished and worn only on special occasions.
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- Weight:7.64 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.82 in (20.83 mm)Length: 1.88 in (47.76 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800 to 1815
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. One small diamond surrounding the pear cut diamond is missing.
- Seller Location:Danvers, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3614219575292
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