Antique Victorian 2.60ct Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Forget Me Not Onyx 18ct Gold Necklace

Antique Victorian 2.60ct Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Forget Me Not Onyx 18ct Gold Necklace

Mourning as treasure

An antique Victorian 2.60ct old cut diamond and pearl forget me not onyx 18ct gold necklace, 1880 ca.

A spectacular example of a large morning locket carved from Black Onyx including the bail, loaded with Diamonds, mounted in solid 18ct gold with silver portions for the Diamonds
A magnificent example of mourning jewellery dramatic and eye-catching with a particular large Forget Me Not motif adorned with old mine cut Diamonds and natural not cultured Pearls for a TCW of 2.60ct Diamonds

A dramatic statement piece of the Victoriana suitable for today's lifestyle

Flower set with 14 old mine cut Diamonds varying in sizes to fit the design - TWO larger are .50ct each, ONE full Carat the two alone – 1.50ct Diamonds spreading through with infinite Diamond allure, all fine and best in quality rated G/I VVS/SI, tiny Natural Pearls pop out to complement the variety of antique Diamonds
The back window is 18ct bordered of solid 18ct gold, keeping its original glass
Comes with a dedicated antique Black silk rope completed with original Victorian 18ct gold closure and eight safer
Measures: pendant, including bail, is 63 x 37 mm. - 47 mm north to south without the bail - the window is 32 x 23 mm. (h. x w.) - length is 49 cm. - the clasp is 6 x 21 mm - gross weight is 34 grams
Excellent condition keeping with age

Impressive when worn

Further Details Below:

Metal: 18ct gold and silver, tested
Hallmarks: none/worn
Gems: 14 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 2.60ct (G/I-VVS/SI) - 4 natural pearls of 3 mm. in diameter (average) – carved oval black onyx of 47 x 37 mm.
Measures: pendant, including bail is 63 x 37 mm. - window is 321 x 23 mm. (h. x w.) - length is 49 cm. - clasp is 6 x 21 mm.
Weight: 34 grams
Condition: very good commensurate to age and use