DATE: Victorian, c.1850

A stunning early Victorian trefoil pendant set with old cut diamonds and articulated natural pearls. The main body comprises three interlinked hoops, each one furnished with a pearl drop in the middle, and accented around the outside with solitaire diamonds in crimped silver settings. It remains complete with original bail, and a detachable brooch fitting screws on to the back adding another layer of versatility.

The diamonds themselves are worthy of note since they are a combination of old single cuts, Mazarin cuts, and Peruzzi cuts - the latter two being the earliest exampled of the brilliant cut family, introduced in the mid 16th century. As has been long been traditional, the stones have been salvaged from an older piece of jewellery and re-purposed into something more seen as more contemporary/stylish at the time. It's crafted in 15 karat gold with silver settings.

STONES 

Natural Pearls - approx. 4.6mm

Old Cut Diamonds, approx. 1.8 carat total - including Mazarin, Peruzzi, Old Single, and Old Mine cuts

MEASUREMENTS 

Length: 4.9cm (including bail)

WEIGHT 

7.1g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver

CONDITION 

Excellent, with light antique patina