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Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Snowflake Pendant circa 1890.
A fabulous late Victorian sapphire and diamond pendant.
The pendant in the design of a stylised snowflake with a central old cut sapphire set within a border of old cut diamonds and sapphires in an open design.
The pendant is beautifully made and has a central fitting which would originally have been for a tiara or hairpiece and might have been used at a later date for a brooch or centrepiece of a pearl necklace. We could commission a new fitting if required.
The pendant has a fold down pendant loop and a (later) fixed top ring and is low set, sitting beautifully on the neck when worn.
Price Code: E, £5000 +.
Era: Victorian, 1837 - 1901.
Measurements: Total sapphire weight estimated 2.3 carats.
Total diamond weight estimated 2.2 carats.
Pendant 2.9 cm in diameter (excluding bail).
Hallmarks: Unmarked, tests as silver & 18ct gold.
Stock number
NL101The BADA Standard
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