Antique Gold, Reverse Crystal Intaglio, Coral, Split Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Pendant The modified navette-shaped pendant centering one navette-shaped intaglio depicting a cluster of flowers and leaves, with a butterfly perched on a flower, approximately 41.5 x 21.5 mm., framed by fine rope-twist gold, quartered by rose-cut diamonds and split pearls, further framed by alternating 12 oval angel skin coral and blue enamel florets centering green enamel balls, tipped by four scrolled plaques set with split pearls, edged by fine rope-twist gold, circa 1870, approximately 26.5 dwts. gross. "The size, combination of stones and quality of this pendant make it a truly exceptional example of mid-Victorian taste in jewellery". Bennett, D., Mascetti, D., Understanding Jewellery, p. 178, plate 261 . C The Estate of Barbara U. Simon
Reverse crystal intaglio: very well done, good condition. Coral: light angel skin coral, good luster. Pearls: white, clean, good luster. Some green enamel loss on small balls. Minor scratches on reverse of gold. Good condition. 3 3/8 x 2", including pendant loop.
Antique Gold, Reverse Crystal Intaglio, Coral, Split Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Pendant The modified navette-shaped pendant centering one navette-shaped intaglio depicting a cluster of flowers and leaves, with a butterfly perched on a flower, approximately 41.5 x 21.5 mm., framed by fine rope-twist gold, quartered by rose-cut diamonds and split pearls, further framed by alternating 12 oval angel skin coral and blue enamel florets centering green enamel balls, tipped by four scrolled plaques set with split pearls, edged by fine rope-twist gold, circa 1870, approximately 26.5 dwts. gross. "The size, combination of stones and quality of this pendant make it a truly exceptional example of mid-Victorian taste in jewellery". Bennett, D., Mascetti, D., Understanding Jewellery, p. 178, plate 261 . C The Estate of Barbara U. Simon
Reverse crystal intaglio: very well done, good condition. Coral: light angel skin coral, good luster. Pearls: white, clean, good luster. Some green enamel loss on small balls. Minor scratches on reverse of gold. Good condition. 3 3/8 x 2", including pendant loop.
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