DATE: Mid Victorian, c.1860

An amazing, almost Holbeinesque in appearance, ornate pendant set with a variety of colourful gemstones: diamonds, pearls, rubies, and emeralds. The stones are arranged in concentric halos around a central rose cut diamond, with original ruby-set bail and diamond-set drop. The outer ring of diamonds are each set in a scalloped, petal-like prong mount, and the whole thing is visually striking on account of the elaborate gold-work and use of stones. Crafted in 15 karat gold throughout, it dates from the mid 19th century, circa 1860, and has brooch fittings to the reverse.

STONES 

Natural Pearls, Rose Cut Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds

MEASUREMENTS 

6.2 x 3.6cm

WEIGHT 

14.0g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION 

Very good, brooch fittings appear to be later added