An Edwardian aquamarine, diamond and pearl pendant

An Edwardian aquamarine, diamond and pearl pendant

Description

An Edwardian aquamarine, diamond and pearl pendant/brooch, the oval aquamarine weighing 9 carats, claw-set to a gold mount within diamond and seed pearl border with alternating floral and foliate motifs encrusted with millegrain-set rose and old mine-cut diamonds, topped with a detachable rose-cut diamond encrusted bow with a single pearl to the centre, estimated to weigh approximately 0.5 carats in total, all mounted in silver and backed in gold, suspended to a fine trace-link chain, with original fitted box and brooch fitting, circa 1910, the pendant/brooch measuring approximately 3.5 x 2.9cm, measuring approximately 38cm in total, gross weight 13.7 grams.

A charming aquamarine, diamond, and pearl pendant. This piece features a wonderful aquamarine. The open-work design of the piece allows light to display the sky-blue hue of the aquamarine beautifully. The diamond set boarder of alternating floral and foliate motifs, adds an eye-catching glittering affect. Finished with well placed pearls, whose soft lustre emphasise the naturalistic and delicate features of the piece. The adaptive nature of the pendant into a brooch means that it can be used for any occasion, a pendant for a formal occasion or as a brooch, perfect for any summer event.