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c1780 Georgian Diamond Necklace (pendant detail view)
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c1780 Georgian Diamond Necklace (pendant view)
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c1780 Georgian Diamond Necklace

c1780 Georgian Diamond Necklace (on white background)
c1780 Georgian Diamond Necklace (pendant detail view)
c1780 Georgian Diamond Necklace (full view with chain)
c1780 Georgian Diamond Necklace (on dark background)
c1780 Georgian Diamond Necklace (pendant view)
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A spectacular Georgian-era, vaguely whale-shaped, pendant with a pear shaped rose cut diamond weighing approximately two carats. On a modern 18K white gold chain. The diamonds are foil-backed, as was the custom in the 18th century, giving them an additional sense of brilliance. The large diamond has not been removed to weigh, but a conservative estimation based on its dimensions puts it around two carats. It has very light yellow color (approximately O-P) and inclusions that would make it approximately SI2, but both color and clarity are difficult to accurately assess with foil-backed diamonds. In any case, it's a magnificently lustrous diamond, and a rare, beautifully designed piece of Georgian-era jewelry. Probably English and dating to approximately 1780.

Materials

Approx. 2.00ct Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamond, Approx. 0.28ctw, Silver, 14K Gold, New 18KW Chain

Date

Pendant: c1780
Chain: Modern

Condition

Very Good. Chain a replacement.

Size

Pendant: 1-1/8" Drop
Chain: 16"