This exquisitely designed warm 9ct yellow gold antique necklace gets its inspiration from the elegant the lariat Y-necklaces and lavaliers of the period. It features a striking pendant drop topped in stunning 1.50 carat cushion cut bright pink ruby that connects to the pendant with a long rectangular bar. The circular openwork pendant is fashioned in a slightly domed trellis design with a central juicy red Bohemian garnet that is framed with 4 more vivid pink rubies and 4 tiny seed pearls that are set into gold trillium flower motifs. Strong solid link chains connect to each side of the principal ruby emphasizing this gorgeous gemstone even more!
This beautiful necklace dates to the early 1900's so it's a transitional piece, Victorian to Edwardian. With her delicacy of design she perfectly shows the refined style of the emerging Edwardian era, that age of elegance!
DETAILS:
MATERIALS: 9ct yellow gold throughout
GEMSTONES: Presidium tested and verified: rectangular cushion cut ruby measuring approx. 7.7mm x 6.5mm (1.50ct), 4 small rubies approx. 3.5mm diameter (0.15ct each), garnet approx. 5.75mm diameter (0.75ct), 4 seed pearls 1.35mm diameter
MEASUREMENTS: chain 17"/43cm, pendant drop 2"/5cm, pendant
DATE: 1900, Victorian/Edwardian
WEIGHT: 5.3 grams
HALLMARKS: stamped '9CT' on pendant and '9C' on the chain clasp
CONDITION: in very good antique condition showing light surface wear and no noted flaws