Lot 16
An early 19th century gold foil-back citrine, diamond and split pearl pendant.
Description
Condition Report
An early 19th century gold citrine, diamond and split pearl pendant. The pear-shape foil-back citrine with split pearl and old-cut diamond accent surround, suspended from an old-cut diamond and split pearl foliate panel, to the later surmount loop and trace-link chain. Estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct. Length of pendant 5.2cms. Length of chain 45cms. Total weight 5.7gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches and minor discolouration in keeping with general wear.
- Evidence of alteration.
- Citrine pale orangey-yellow, low saturation, typical clarity.
- Deterioration to foil backing.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Diamonds bright and lively.
- Light and dark coloured inclusions can be seen with magnification.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate and full colour and clarity assessment.
- Split pearls fairly well matched.
- Split pearls silvery-grey to creamy, discoloured due to age, moderate saturation, abrasion and some peeling to some.
- Clasp to chain stamped 375.
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