Lot 127
A late Victorian gold sapphire, moonstone and enamel sentimental pendant, the circular sapphire...
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Lot 127
A late Victorian gold sapphire, moonstone and enamel sentimental pendant.
Lot 127
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold sapphire, moonstone and enamel sentimental pendant, the circular sapphire cabochon and carved moonstone heart, within a blue guilloche enamel foliate border, to the photograph panel reverse and blue enamel surmount, suspended from a later floral engraved bar and lobster clasp. Length of pendant 3.2cms. Total weight 11.7gms.
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Condition Report
Overall condition good. Minor surface wear and light scratches in keeping with age. Piece has been assembled. Later bar brooch and lobster clasp date from the early 20th century. Bar brooch gilt, wear to the gilt surface of the bar. Chips to the enamel on the surmount. Possible replacement pin. Sapphire blue, moderate colour saturation. Moonstone transparent to translucent with a silvery schiller. Fairly good clarity with typical inclusions. Gemstones in fairly good condition with some scratches and nicks and a larger nick to the sapphire. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. Length including later bar brooch and lobster clasp 4.9cms.
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