ABOUT:
This French antique pendant has a wonderful movement with the sparkle of 17 old cut diamonds in a linear with oval halo design. The center two largest diamonds in their setting are attached by loop to the halo so that it can dangle and catch the light. Nice geometry - nice size to pretty much go with anything. The diamonds are mix of old mined single cut and rose cuts.
Found in Paris with the hallmark for 18k gold and a goldsmith stamp.
Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. I like to include group shots to give an idea of size for comparison as well.
MEASUREMENTS:
33mm top to bottom to the attached loop by 11mm wide.
The largest center diamonds are about 2.5mm, the three at the top that are bezel set are 2mm each. The little rose cuts are 1mm each give or take.
Weight is 1.5 grams.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Typical antique diamonds with natural inclusions, some rusty spots, they are quite small so nothing glaring. The rose cuts of this age tend to always look this way with the frosty edges and irregular cuts. No dark carbon spots. Not a single missing stone. No notable damage.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
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