Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold and Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace Circa 1915

Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold and Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace Circa 1915

A charming antique Edwardian 18ct gold and diamond negligee pendant, regarded as such because negligee or in French deshabille alluded to the sheer gown worn by ladies during this era. A negligee pendant usually consists of two unequal drops which give this antique pendant its distinctive appearance. This preloved antique diamond pendant is designed as a diamond set bow motif set with rose-cut diamonds set in 18ct gold with two knife-edge bars each rubbed-over set with two est. 0.2ct and 0.35ct diamonds respectively. Linked to the pendant motif is a fine 18ct gold trace chain, the whole negligee being 51cm/ 20” long. A pretty example of Edwardian jewellery that evokes the delicacy of this elegant age. This antique piece does display general wear which is consistent with a pendant of this age.

DETAILS:

18ct white gold front and yellow gold back set negligee set with rose-cut diamonds to the bow motif with an estimated weight of two 0.02ct diamonds & two 0.35ct rose-cut diamonds set in the bar sections. The total diamond weight is estimated at 0.72ct. The pendant section measures 32mm/1 ¼” with an 18” chain. The overall total measurement of the pendant and chain is 20”.

MATERIALS – 18ct white/yellow gold & rose cut diamonds.

Total estimated diamond weight: 0.72ct.

HALLMARK – Unhallmarked, warn mark for possibly 9ct on the fastener, but the pendant has been tested (using touchstone) as 18ct gold.

CONDITION – Good, wear commensurate with age.