Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Cocktail Ring Portuguese, circa 1780

Museum quality antique 18th century chrysolite chrysoberyl pendeloque pendant earrings, Portugal, circa 1770. Each earring of an openwork design with a navette shape cluster top suspending a ribbon-tied bow terminal from which hangs an elongated drop-shaped cluster, pave- and collet-set throughout with circular, marquise, cushion and calibre cut yellowish-green chrysoberyl stones close-set in silver. These earrings are secured to reverse with a lever-back fitting consistent with Portuguese jewels of this period. Later Porto assay mark “old man’s head” (used 1884-1984) for antique artefacts. Dimensions: 7.9 x 2.6 cm. Gross weight: 37.26g. For a similar pair of Portuguese Georgian chrysoberyl earrings...

Antique 19th Century Old Mine-cut diamond floral cluster cocktail ring in silver and yellow gold, Europe, circa 1880s. This antique jewel is modelled as a scalloped flower, with a wide and bold circular design with scalloped borders, this ring features a larger Old Mine-cut diamond in a step-down collet setting surrounded by two rows of 32 similarly-cut pave-set diamonds, all stones in closed-back silver; the closed-back collet attaches to a later D-shape shank in yellow gold with raised shoulders, which can be removed. This dress ring features extremely fiery stones which are ready to sparkle day and night and is sure to make an extraordinary conversation starter! Diamonds: estimated 6.40 carats in total; main diamond estimated 1.20 carats, G/H color (assessed), VS1 clarity (assessed); remaining diamonds estimated 5.20 carats in total. Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 cm (collet face-up). Finger Size: 51 (EU) but it could be sized up or down. Gross weight: 12.59g. Finger size: 51 (EU), but could be sized up or down). This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985...

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