Antiquenaturalpearl and diamond pendant. Set centrally with a round natural saltwater pearl, approximately 7.6-8.0mm x 4.5mm, further set with sixteen round old cutdiamonds in open backgrain and cutdown settings with a weight of 1.25 carats, and twenty five round rose cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.25 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 1.50 carats, to an openwork garland design with fine floral and foliate motifs and intricate pierced backholing, flowing with movement, with a secure loop to top and pin brooch fitting to reverse. Testedgold and silver, circa 1890, accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services report #5776-3153.
Antique natural pearl and diamond pendant.brooch, circa 1890.
Antique natural pearl and diamond pendant. Set centrally with a round natural saltwater pearl, approximately 7.6-8.0mm x 4.5mm, further set with sixteen round old cut diamonds in open back grain and cutdown settings with a weight of 1.25 carats, and twenty five round rose cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.25 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 1.50 carats, to an openwork garland design with fine floral and foliate motifs and intricate pierced backholing, flowing with movement, with a secure loop to top and pin brooch fitting to reverse. Tested gold and silver, circa 1890, accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services report #5776-3153.