Victorian natural pearl and diamond pendant, circa 1890.

Victorian natural pearl and diamond pendant. Set with a round natural saltwater pearl to centre encircled by a row of round old cut diamonds in open back silver millegrain collet settings, suspended within an openwork frame of further round old cut diamonds of varying sizes, all forty two with a combined weight of 2.20 carats in open back silver cutdown and grain settings, further set with five round rose cut diamonds with a combined weight of 0.03 carats in silver cutdown settings. The total approximate diamond weight is 2.23 carats, pearls approximately 6.4-6.5 x 4.8 and 4.8-4.9 x 6.9mm, to an openwork articulated pendant with elegant bow motif to top with link and articulated drop to the lower, further set with an oval natural saltwater pearl, flowing with movement to intricate pierced backholing throughout, and fitted with a 16" 9 carat gold chain with secure C-clasp. Tested yellow gold and silver, circa 1890, accompanied by fitted box and Gemmological Certification Services report #5774-509.