13th Nov, 2024 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
272
A 19th century diamond and pearl pendant, the principal pear-shaped shallow old-cut diamond within a shaped foliate border of graduated old-cut diamonds and pearl accents, issuing a diamond and pearl drop below, (pearls untested for origin), suspended from a later simulated pearl necklace with paste set clasp, pear-shaped diamond weight approximately 0.25ct, largest old-cut diamond weight approximately 0.65ct, total diamond weight approximately 1.85ct, pendant length 5.3cm
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
A 19th century diamond and pearl pendant, the principal pear-shaped shallow old-cut diamond within a shaped foliate border of graduated old-cut diamonds and pearl accents, issuing a diamond and pearl drop below, (pearls untested for origin), suspended from a later simulated pearl necklace with paste set clasp, pear-shaped diamond weight approximately 0.25ct, largest old-cut diamond weight approximately 0.65ct, total diamond weight approximately 1.85ct, pendant length 5.3cm
Pendant only: Diamonds are lively but have variable clarity and some variations in colour, some stones with chips and surface-reaching fractures, many stones with facet edge abrasion. Estimated SI1 to P2/P3 clarity (due to chips) and I to L colour, assessed mounted. Pear-shaped diamond dimensions only approximately: 8.8mm length x 4.5mm width x 1.1mm depth. Some of the pearls to the pendant are baroque and have blemishes, pitting and creases to the surface, all with signs of wear. The pendant mount has general surface wear, commensurate for age and use, with dark solder repairs. It is likely that the pendant may have originally formed part of a larger jewel. Metal standard is untested but possibly a gold/silver combination.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Nov, 2024
Viewing
Please note that there is no public attendance on both sale days and the auction will be online only.
Viewing by appointment (photo ID required):
Friday 8 November 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9 November 10am - 1pm
Monday 11 November 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 12 November 10am - 4pm
For sale enquiries and viewing appointments please contact:
oxford@mallams.co.uk / 01865 241358
