Description
Gorgeous Edwardian antique aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace
Beautifully designed this necklace is hand crafted in 9ct gold
To the top a fabulous row of pretty little rose cut diamonds set in a triangular frame with a further rose cut diamond set in the knife edge drop
Set below a wonderful round aquamarine suspending a knife edge drop decorated with a leaf centred with a rose cut diamond
Finally completing the design an oval aquamarine hangs to the bottom
The stones are on an integral trace link chain fastened with a traditional spring ring clasp
This wonderful necklace looks stunning when worn
Pendant Drop 4.6cm (1 3/4″ )
Aquamarines 5mm & 7.5 x 5.5mm
Rose cut diamonds 1mm
Chain clasp marked 9ct
Chain length 17″ (43 cm)
Weight 4.5 grams.
Period circa 1910
In excellent original condition.
This antique aquamarine diamond pendant necklace comes in presentation box illustrated
Our ref 23146 Call Paula for further information 07949058591
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Aquamarine
This is the pale blue transparent variety of beryl. Aquamarine was a perfect stone for the early 20th century light and feminine jewellery, Edwardian, Belle Epoque, accompanied by diamonds and swag chains and bows. Early aquamarine jewellery was often silver foil backed. During the 20th century it became more and more common to heat treat the stones to increase the colour and not use silver foil. This soon led to the use of large bold stones being used in Art Deco jewellery. Aquamarine remained a popular gem and in the 1950s featured prominently in bold Retro pieces. Aquamarine is widely distributed throughout the world with Brazil having some of the finest pieces. It can easily be confused with blue topaz and synthetic blue spinel. Aquamarine jewellery became very popular in the early 20th century. It was often set with diamonds in white gold or platinum. During the Art Deco period highly stylish aquamarine avant-garde dangle drop earrings were the rage, notably by Cartier and Raymond Templier Also large stones were used in very bling pendant necklaces and sautoirs, In the 1930s Luis Sanz of Madrid produced fabulous diamond and aquamarine riviere necklaces and dangle drop earring suites.
