PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDANT, CIRCA 1910

Of annular open work design, millegrain- knife-edge set with pearls and circular-cut diamonds applied to a flower head motif, to an outer circlet of dragonfly and quatrefoil motifs set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, to a similarly set suspension loop.

Mounted in silver and gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.80 - 3.00 carats, mixed colours and clarities. Pearls medium lustre, textured skins, with rosé overtones. Traces of glue to underside. One knife-edge setting to outer frame work with dragonfly motif detached, could benefit from attention by a professional jeweller, not visible when worn. Frame with scratches consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
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Pearls untested