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"Hummy" Necklace with 18k Gold Enamel Hummingbird on 14k Franco Link Chain

About the Item

This adorable hummingbird -- about a third the size of a real hummingbird -- came to us as a bale pendant (which was, we believe a conversion from a brooch), but we converted it to a fixed pendant and added a soft, just-thick-enough franco chain. The hummingbird is 18 karat gold with shimmery blue and green enamel and a tiny ruby cabochon eye. He measures 1-1/2" wide and just under 7/8" tall. He weighs 8 grams and is stamped 18K on the back but there are no maker's marks. Note that the tip of the bird's right wing showed some enamel loss so we had it restored by a professional enamelist. The chain is a substantial 1.7mm franco link in 14 karat gold with squared sides and a nice swivel lobster clasp. The total length of this necklace is just over 16" and the total weight is 14.6 grams.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    14.6 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.83 in (21 mm)Width: 1.5 in (38 mm)Length: 15.99 in (406 mm)
  • Style:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: We think this piece was originally a brooch. By the time it landed in our shop, it had been converted to a bale pendant. We re-converted it to a fixed pendant. Polished. Repaired: The hummingbird had some enamel loss on his top right wing but we had it restored by a professional enamelist. The hummingbird and chain were sourced separately; both pieces are vintage. The chain is in excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Sherman Oaks, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FD04561stDibs: LU1673119089302
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