Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Blue Enamel Celestial Heart Pendant Circa 1870-80
A superb example of Victorian workmanship in the from of a large celestial puffy heart’ set with an array of natural half seed Pearls, Ruby and a fine enamelled star.
Crafted in lush bright 18ct yellow gold, three dimensional, in fact one of the ‘deepest’ we have had the pleasure of offering, and set with 106 natural half seed Pearls, all original.
Set upon the backdrop of these beautiful Pearls is an exquisite four rayed blued enamelled star, also Pearl set, and to the centre a stunning natural oval faceted Ruby measuring approx 5.4mm x 4.3mm.
To the border we find a rope twist frame and to the verso a plain highly polished gold domed heart.
Retaining her original top bale this incredible piece of jewellery has spent little time being worn or handled.. it excellent antique condition this is a piece for the serious collector.
STONES
Ruby
1 @ approximately 5.4 x 4.3mm / estimated in setting 0.55ct
Too many natural half seed Pearls to count, approx 106
MEASUREMENTS
With top bale - 3.5cm x 2.5cm
WEIGHT
11.25 Grams
MARKS
None
Tested as 18ct gold
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. A superior piece of jewellery, beautifully crafted. All Pearls are original with no replacements, no re-glues, no nacre loss or discolouration. Ruby is natural, no chips or abrasion under x 10 loupe magnification.
No losses to blue enamel, a few marks seen under loupe magnification but these appear to be in the original manufacturer, not damage, eye clean and beautiful. Original top bale, thick and strong. No dents/dings to verso. Superb piece of Victorian jewellery.
Please note boxes and chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.
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We absolutely pride ourselves on sourcing the best quality pieces for our customers, with many of our items valued by our registered jeweller/gemologist.
Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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