French 19th Century Diamonds and Fine Pearls Silver and 18 K Rose Gold Pendant

Pendant in 18 karat rose and green gold, eagle head hallmark. Delightful antique pendant in rose gold, forming an openwork basket of plant garlands and fleur-de-lis. A green gold flo...

Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Important antique medallion, of rhombic form it is decorated in application of a stylized vegetable pattern decorated with rose- cut diamonds. The border is openwork with arabesque pattern. This antique rose gold pendant...

Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique opening pendant, it is of oval shape and decorated in application on the top of half pearls. The border is decorated with a pearl and the strap hidden behind a draped knot in gold. It has 2 compartments inside to accommodate souvenirs, hair...

Pendant in platinum and chain in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. This delightful antique jewel features a fine geometric chain with a spring-ring clasp. Suspended from it i...

We acquired this extraordinary pendant from an antique jewelry dealer in New Zealand. Sort of a hybrid between a garland and a wreath, it boasts at least 1.7 carats in old cut diamonds plus eight pearls, all meticulously set from its hinged bale to its hinged diamond "tail." The enhancer bale is split in the back so that it can be worn with pearls. To that end, we're including a gorgeous 16" strand of 5.5 to 6mm Akoya saltwater pearls. We had these pearls strung specifically for this pendant, and to give the necklace a more contemporary feel, the pearls have been fully knotted in black silk, which we think really pops with the oxidized face of the pendant. The closure is a 14 karat white gold pearl clasp. WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS: Pendant Length: 2" Pendant Width (at widest point): 1-1/8" Pendant Weight: 7.15 grams Necklace Length: 16" (See below for more information about these pearls) Total Weight (pearl necklace + pendant): 17 grams Diamonds: 54 stones ranging from 1.2mm to 3.9mm for a total estimated diamond weight of 1.73 carats. More information on the diamonds is provided below. Pearls (Pendant): Eight pearls ranging from 3.5mm to 5.6mm for a total estimated pearl weight of 0.59 grams (0.157 momme). More information on the pearls is provided below. METALS & PENDANT AGE: We think this pendant probably dates from the late 19th or very early 20th century. While the pearls and the diamonds provide clues, the big tipoff is the fact that the stones are set in a thin layer of silver soldered onto 14 karat gold. This technique -- a thin layer of white metal (platinum was also used after around 1870) -- was used until white gold came into general use in the mid- to late 1910s. The distinctive black metal finish is nothing more than generations of the silver's natural oxidization. THE DIAMONDS: The diamonds on this piece predate the proliferation of bright white and clean South African diamonds...

Beautiful Edwardian Pendant, set with 51 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25cts, H-I color, VS clarity and two natural pearls, center pearl 5mm and tear drop pearl...

This antique pendant features a delicate scalloped flower-like design, beautifully rendered in two-tone 11k rose gold and sterling silver. Lustrous pearls gracefully accent the edges...

This intricate French piece of jewellery dates to the mid 19th Century and is versatile in the way it can be used. The brooch pendant is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and has bee...