An Edwardian pendant featuring a natural pearl mounted in finely millegrain-worked platinum, framed by a crescent of graduating old-cut diamonds with scrolling detail to the top. A larger diamond connects the pearl to the diamond set drop, linking it to the fine chain, while the reverse displays an intricate scrolling pattern, demonstrating the period’s attention to detail.
Natural pearls were highly prized in the late 19th century for their lustrous quality and soft iridescence, often paired with diamonds to enhance their elegance. The combination of platinum and 18ct yellow gold allows for delicate workmanship, with millegrain edges and scrolling motifs typical of Edwardian refinement.
Mounted in platinum and 18ct yellow gold.
English, circa 1890.
The necklace measures 53cm.
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An Edwardian pendant featuring a natural pearl mounted in finely millegrain-worked platinum, framed by a crescent of graduating old-cut diamonds with scrolling detail to the top. A larger diamond connects the pearl to the diamond set drop, linking it to the fine chain, while the reverse displays an intricate scrolling pattern, demonstrating the period’s attention to detail.
Natural pearls were highly prized in the late 19th century for their lustrous quality and soft iridescence, often paired with diamonds to enhance their elegance. The combination of platinum and 18ct yellow gold allows for delicate workmanship, with millegrain edges and scrolling motifs typical of Edwardian refinement.
Mounted in platinum and 18ct yellow gold.
English, circa 1890.
The necklace measures 53cm.
Explore our collection of antique necklaces here.
