ABOUT:
This is a rare one for antique gemstones, the antiques dealer I purchased it from has been in the business for over 40 years and said she scarcely if ever finds these - and it was a first for me as well. The pendant is set with an oval and a teardrop fluorite gem - similar in color to an aquamarine with pale blue coloring with a hint of green hue. It is set in an ornate closed back and foiled setting with swirled details dating from the Georgian to early Victorian era. The chain, while still older, is a later addition so the pendant was likely a component of another piece with loops added to be permanently attached to the chain.
The chain has a slightly rosier gold hue compared to the slightly more yellow gold pendant, but they look beautiful worn.
The barrel clasp is hallmark 15C for 15k gold. I list it as 14k since that is the standard here in the USA.
Antique boxes / items in displays and group shots in photos are not included, listing is for the one piece. Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos.
MEASUREMENTS:
It weighs 8.65g. Stretched end to end it's 17 inches. The pendant is 28x14mm and the stones are 7 and 5.5mm.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Closed back setting is cloudy from age but beautiful gems. A tiny nick or nibble but nothing glaring. Two different hues to the patina. Some tool marks to the back.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. Beautiful rich patina that has warmed the 18k gold - it has a beautiful glow. Some signs of it being worn from age, where there is a very slight / gradual curve, or a ripple here or there but still very stable. Some surface wear but this is only seen if you study it up close due to the mirrored finish. To the eye and while wearing it as an amazing color and shine, like I said it truly glows and the 18 plus grams of solid 18k gold make it a special piece indeed. Sturdy, wearable and interesting piece in the solid gold version. There are no dark or colored spots to the gold, it was just difficult to photograph because it is so shiny and mirrored that it reflects its surroundings. Impactful worn alone but also layers well with other pieces.
My disclaimer with all my pieces - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition.
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