Circa 1800, this beautiful antique Georgian natural river pearl necklace showcases a sterling silver enhancer style pendant set in old table-cut diamonds and rare 'dog tooth' shaped pearls.
All the pearls are charmingly irregular, but they’re perfectly matched for colour, lustre and size/proportion. The central pendant is crafted in sterling silver and inlaid in 6 natural diamonds. Silver was the metal of choice for diamond settings during the Georgian period because white metal reflects light better than yellow gold. The long tapered pearls at the bottom of the pendant are pegged into silver cone shaped cups. A single gold bead accents the top of the pendant and the necklace fastens with a bolt ring clasp.
This necklace has been professionally restrung in white silk so she promises many more years of wear and enjoyment. Feminine and beautifully proportioned this Georgian pearl necklace is a true antique treasure and heirloom worthy!
DETAILS:
MATERIALS: sterling silver, gold
GEMSTONES: necklace strand; 45 freshwater baroque pearls approx. 10x4mm. Pendant; 6 old table-cut diamonds, 6 dog tooth pearls graduating from 12x5mm to 9x5mm
DATE: Georgian, circa 1800
MEASUREMENTS: Pendant 1-3/8/3.5cm tall and wide. Necklace length 18-1/2"/47cm
WEIGHT: 18 grams
HALLMARKS: clasp stamped 'sterling'
CONDITION: in very, very good antique condition showing just light surface wear
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear or give as a gift.
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* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
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Materials: Natural Freshwater Pearls, Natural Old Cut Diamonds, Sterling Silver, Gold.