Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl, Ruby & 0.68ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant c.1880

Magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive rare natural saltwater pearl, 0.01 carat ruby and 0.68 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique pearl jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This magnificent, fine and impressive pearl pendant has been crafted in platinum. The pendant displays a stunning and large natural saltwater pearl, enveloped with a platinum coiling snake design. The snake setting is embellished with an impressive feature pavé set Old European round cur diamond to the head, flanked with two rubies representing the eyes. The body of the snake is further embellished with seventy pavé set diamonds graduating in size, in a combination of Old European, eight and Dutch cuts. This magnificent and rare pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18' platinum trace chain via a ring loop attachment to the upper portion. The chain secures to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening. This impressive diamond and pearl pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton Xl2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. This natural pearl necklace is supplied with an Idgl diamond and gemstone grading report card, in addition to a pearl report supplied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory. Such a large pearl pendant, set with diamonds, is becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Ruby Quality Cut Round faceted Content 0.01 carat Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Old European/Dutch/Eight Content 0.68 carat Number of Diamonds 71