Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant

A stunning antique 1890s Art Deco natural pearl and 1.48 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco pearl and diamond pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting. The pierced decorated drop style pendant is ornamented with a feature 5.35mm natural pearl. The pearl is flanked on either side by a collet set Old European round cut diamond. A further bezel set Old European round cut diamonds are set to the upper border of the linear drop setting. A total of forty-eight pavé and collet set Dutch cut diamonds embellish the ornate design. The Art Deco pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18" fine curb chain, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening. This antique pearl and diamond pendant necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12k gold and silver. The pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique gemstone pendant...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1860s pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant with an 18 karat gold chain; part of our Victorian jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl pendant...

This elegant Victorian necklace from the 1880s showcases an approximately 0.35 carat antique pear cut diamond, delicately set among old European and thirty-six rose cut diamonds tota...

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...