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Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond and Enamel Miniature Portrait Pendant in Platinum

$5,413.16
£3,950
€4,608.32
CA$7,414.68
A$8,246.74
CHF 4,306.19
MX$100,354.06
NOK 54,996.64
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DKK 34,393.63
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A fine and impressive antique hand painted enamel and 1.28Ct diamond platinum miniature portrait pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in platinum. The rectangular shaped pendant displays a feature hand painted miniature enamel scene of a crowned lady in formal coronation influenced attire, sat before a cross dressed with swags of luxurious fabric. The painted portrait is further ornamented with a bearded man's head to the female's lap; this may be a portrayal of the beheading of John the Baptist, presented to Herodias on a platter. The miniature is simply painted in shades of vibrant gold and blue. This exceptional antique enamel pendant is held within a feature platinum rectangular frame, encompassed with eighteen individually bezel set Old European cut diamonds, totalling 0.80Ct. The diamonds are conjoined with a millegrain decorated scalloped border, completing the portraits frame design. The upper border of the pendant features the millegrain decorated ring loop, incorporating an impressive bezel set feature 0.48Ct pear cut diamond. The pendant suspends from a 46cm/18", 18k white gold trace chain which secures to the reverse with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring clasp. Condition This exceptional and original antique diamond miniature pendant is fine quality displaying an impressive hand painted scene; this painted panel is in perfect condition. The pendant is set with impressive high colour diamonds, displaying a fine white colour, brilliance and presence. The pendant is an exceptional gauge of platinum and in excellent condition. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique diamond jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color K Clarity SI1 Cut Pear Content 0.48 carat Dimensions 7.37mm x 4.15mm x 2.03mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) G/H Clarity (average grades) SI2/P1 Cut Old European Round Content 0.80 carat Total Diamond Content 1.28 carats Dimensions Length of drop 4.2cm/1.65" Length of pendant 3.3cm/1.3" Width of pendant 2.65cm/1.04" Chain length 45.72cm/18" Weight 10.69 grams Date: Circa 1890 Item Ref. SKU: C4213
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
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  • Weight:
    10.69 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.05 in (26.5 mm)Length: 7.09 in (180 mm)
  • Lab Report Available:
    IDGL 828 - 6650
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C42131stDibs: LU128210417452

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