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Vintage Jewellery & Accessories 02/11/2015
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Lot 63

A mid Victorian gold emerald and split pearl pendant.

Description

Condition Report

A mid Victorian gold emerald and split pearl pendant. The foil back square-shape emerald and split pearl cluster, within a cannetille surround, suspending a fringe. Registration mark for 8th December, 1854. Length 4.6cms. Weight 3.3gms.

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  • Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
  • Scratches, dents and areas of discolouration to the reverse
  • Emeralds medium green, fairly well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions, visible with the unaided eye.

  • Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.

  • Wear visible to the settings.
  • Split pearls well matched and in good condition.
  • Some areas of gapping and wear to the tassel links.
  • Possibly originally an earring, pendant loop added later.
  • Tests 18ct gold but believe to be 9ct gold with 18ct gilding.

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