This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond pendant has been crafted in 10ct yellow gold with a platinum setting.
The openwork frame is embellished with a central rectangular cluster design incorporating a central collet set baguette cut ruby, fourteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, all encompassed with twenty-one square cut rubies.
The pierced decorated setting is embellished with three individually yellow gold claw set Old European cut diamonds.
The fan design bears thirty-seven further Dutch cut diamonds, in a combination of collet and pav© settings.
The nadir of the design supports an articulating natural pearl terminal, surmounted with a further collet set diamond.
This finely crafted and detailed pendant suspends from a 10ct yellow gold 17" chain via a tapering bale incorporating three pav© set diamonds; the chain secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
This impressive antique 1900's pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 10 carat gold and platinum.
The pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
This ruby and diamond openwork pendant combines rich gemstone colour with an intricate, airy design. The openwork setting creates lightness and visual detail, while the ruby provides vibrant colour against the brilliance of the diamonds. Its elegant and distinctive form makes it particularly suited to anniversaries, milestone birthdays or other meaningful occasions, with enduring appeal as a treasured heirloom piece.
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Date: Circa 1915