Antique 0.98ct Sapphire & Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1900

This is a stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.98 carat blue sapphire and 0.01 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold pendant; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique pendant has been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold with an 18ct white gold setting. The impressive circular frame has been modelled in the form of a floral and twisted ribbon decorated wreath, surmounted with bow design. The pierced decorated centre of the wreath is accented with a stemmed flower design, incorporating four impressive collet set pear faceted cut blue sapphires, totalling 0.98ct. The centre of the flower design incorporates an impressive quatrefoil shaped white gold setting embellished with a 0.01ct Dutch cut diamond. The reverse surface of this blue sapphire pendant is encompassed with engraved decoration, mirroring the floral and ribbon designs to the anterior surface; this indicates the high quality of the piece. The pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18 ct yellow gold 45.72cm/18" curb chain via a tapering bale, ornamented with further organic designs. The chain secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening. This blue sapphire and diamond pendant necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton Xl2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold. Sapphire Quality Colour Blue Cut Pear Faceted Content 0.98 carat Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) Si2 Cut Dutch Content 0.01 carat Number of Diamonds 1 Dimensions Length of drop 3.85cm/1.52" Width of pendant 2.52cm/0.99" Height of setting 3.55mm/0.14" Chain length 45.72cm/18" Weight 7.76 grams (excluding chain)