Victorian Antique Amethyst and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace with Diamond Fly

A skilfully, hand-crafted large Siberian amethyst pendant embellished with a frame of natural pearls and rose-cut diamond accents, decorated with an eye-catching fly set with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds. Topped by a small amethyst and all suspended from a later 18ct yellow gold chain interspaced with cultured pearls.

The pendant is Circa 1860. The chain is Circa 1910.

Can also be worn as a brooch.

• Principal amethyst: approx. 97.40 carats, measuring 37mm x 29mm
• Smaller amethyst: approx. 4.30 carats, measuring 11mm x 9mm
• Old mine-cut diamond (1): approx. 0.30 carats
• Rose-cut diamonds (51): approx. 0.80 carat total (by spread)
• Pearls: ranging from 3mm to 6.5mm diameter
• Hallmarks: Assay
• Pendant dimensions: 44 x 37mm (with bail 55 x 37mm)
• Fly dimensions: 24 x 14mm
• Chain length: 60cm (open)
• Gross weight: 76 grams
• Condition: Very good, commensurate to age and use