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Victorian 2.32 Carat Diamond and 12k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant

$3,083.45
£2,250
€2,624.99
CA$4,223.55
A$4,697.51
CHF 2,452.89
MX$57,163.71
NOK 31,327.20
SEK 29,379.39
DKK 19,591.31
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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.32 cttw diamond and 12 karat yellow gold, silver set hand painted miniature portrait pendant; part of our diverse antique portrait jewellery collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting. The anterior and posterior faces of the pendant each display a finely hand-painted miniature depicting a portrait of a young child; each portrait could be replaced by a professional jeweller. The miniature paintings are held in 12k yellow gold frames. The anterior face of this Victorian pendant is encircled with twenty-nine impressive claw set Old European round cut diamonds, totalling 2.32 cttw. This impressive pendant suspends from a plain ring loop via a contemporary 18" 9ct yellow gold chain, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening. This antique portrait pendant with diamonds has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12 karat gold and silver. This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card. Condition This impressive original antique pendant is excellent quality, set with impressive high colour grade diamonds displaying a fine white colour, brilliance and presence. The original hand painted panels have some surface wear, as to be expected in keeping with age. The pendant is an excellent gauge of gold and silver and in excellent condition. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Victorian jewellery. Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G/H/I Clarity (average grades) VS2/SI2 Cut Old European Round Content 2.32 cttw Number of Diamonds 29 Dimensions Diameter of pendant 2.55cm/1' Height of setting 6.41mm/0.25' Chain length 45.72cm/18' Weight 10.18 grams (excluding chain) Date: Circa 1890 Video available upon request.
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
  • Weight:
    10.18 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Diameter: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 18 in (457.2 mm)
  • Style:
  • Lab Report Available:
    IDGL 828-821878
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C83901stDibs: LU128221626492

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