A Georgian Diamond Pendant set in High Carat Yellow Gold & Silver, English, Circa 1780 - 1790
A Georgian Diamond Pendant set in High Carat Yellow Gold & Silver, English, Circa 1780 - 1790
£14,850.00
Description
A Georgian Double Crescent, Star & Pear-Shaped Girondolle Style Diamond Pendant set in 15 Carat Yellow Gold & Silver. Open-back set throughout with forty (40), Old European Cut & Old Mine Cut Diamonds and one (1), Pear Shaped Diamond. Some of the principal stones in granulated edged collet settings. The Diamonds have been independently assessed in their mounts as weighing approximately 4.20 Carats, of G - H - I Colour and VS2 - SI1 Clarity. Suspended from a later detachable 42 cm. Platinum (tested) chain. Please note these assessments have been made within the limits of the mounting.
Accompanied by an independent Gemmologist's report outlining the above assessment.
For comparative design, please see the portrait of Queen Charlotte by Thomas Frye, currently owned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Pendant English
Circa 1780 (later Chain).
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | British |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Style | Georgian |
| Condition | Very good |
| Materials | Sterling Silver |
| Yellow Gold | |
| Main Gemstone | Diamond |
| Main Gemstone Clarity | VS - SI |
| Main Gemstone Carat | 4.2 |
| Main Diamond Colour | G-H |
| Dimensions | 3.8 x 4 cm |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Pear Cut |
| Secondary Gemstone | Diamond |
| Secondary Gemstone Cut | Old European Cut |
| Old Mine Cut | |
| Secondary Gemstone Clarity | VS - SI |
| Secondary Diamond Colour | H-I |
Product REF: 4187
