Edwardian diamond pendant, circa 1910.
Ref: 15487
Edwardian diamond pendant, circa 1910. A yellow gold and
platinum pendant set with one central diamond with pierced surround, encircled by a single row of ten diamonds, suspended from a link vertically set with five diamond graduated from centre, all below a single diamond link, all seventeen round old cut diamonds in platinum topped gold
millegrain collet settings and with an approximate total weight of 1.10 carats, on a fancy chain with spring
c-clasp.
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C-CLASP
A simple closure in the shape of a "C" found on antique brooches.
EDWARDIAN
Description used for the period during the rule of Edward VII 1903-1910. For more information, see the 'Period' section.
MILLEGRAIN
A type of setting for stones in which tiny beads of the metal are raised to grip the girdle and so enhance the sparkling effect.
PLATINUM
Platinum is the hardest precious metal. It is lighter, harder and stronger than gold or silver which it superseded as a setting for diamonds making finer intricate settings possible. Platinum was first hallmarked in the UK in 1975.
Diamond
Diamond is the hardest of all gemstones (and the hardest naturally occuring mineral on earth)with a score of 10 on the Mohs scale. The word comes from the Greek word 'Adamas' meaning invincible. The diamond has been a highly prized gemstone for the last three thousand years.
Collet
Very early method of setting gemstones. A collet is a thin, round band of metal that goes right the way around the stone.