27th Jul, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
174
A diamond pendant on chain, the pear-shaped drop with a principal old brilliant-cut diamond, surmounted by a smaller old-cut diamond and two single-cut diamond points, suspended from a line of further old brilliant-cut diamonds, set throughout in millegrain collet settings, on a fine trace-link chain, white precious metal mounted, in fitted Carrington & Co. retailer's case, principal diamond weight approximately 2ct, remaining total diamond weight approximately 1ct, pendant length 4.35cm, chain length 39.5cm
By repute, this pendant was commissioned to incorporate diamonds from an earlier tiara.
Sold for £7,200
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
A diamond pendant on chain, the pear-shaped drop with a principal old brilliant-cut diamond, surmounted by a smaller old-cut diamond and two single-cut diamond points, suspended from a line of further old brilliant-cut diamonds, set throughout in millegrain collet settings, on a fine trace-link chain, white precious metal mounted, in fitted Carrington & Co. retailer's case, principal diamond weight approximately 2ct, remaining total diamond weight approximately 1ct, pendant length 4.35cm, chain length 39.5cm
By repute, this pendant was commissioned to incorporate diamonds from an earlier tiara.
The principal diamond has a bright and lively appearance, containing pale fracture inclusions and small crystals, some of the fractures surface-reaching. There is also a chip to the girdle. Estimated P1 to P2 clarity and I to J colour, assessed mounted, dimensions approx. 8.1mm diameter x 5mm depth. Remaining diamonds have slightly variable colour and clarity, one diamond with a distinct yellowish tint, occasional stones with small chips/nicks. Estimated I to M colour and SI1 to P1 clarity, assessed mounted. These diamonds graduate from approximately 0.30ct to 0.02ct each. The pendant mount and chain have general surface wear, with dark solder joins/repairs at junctions within the pendant. The clasp currently functions. Metal standard is untested. Length of pear-shaped drop approx. 1.35cm. Gross weight approx. 4.8gm. General wear to case, sticker residue to interior lining.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 27th Jul, 2022
