Retro 18K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby Floral Pendant
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1940: Item # 1378900
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1940: Item # 1378900
$1,595.00
A striking Retro floral pendant worked in 18K yellow and rose gold and platinum, set with diamonds, amethysts and synthetic rubies. The pendant is designed as a large flower blossom with diamond encrusted petals surrounded ruby stamens. A spike of purple flowers is suggested by the oval brilliant cut amethysts to one side. The gemstones are of good quality with strongly saturated coloring and good clarity. The rubies are synthetic as is expected of pieces from the Retro period. The use of platinum suggests that the pendant falls toward the beginning of the Retro period, in the late 1930s. The pendant was originally a brooch. The pin has been removed and a 14K gold bail added. The clasp is hinged, so that the pendant can be worn from a thick gold chain or a strand of pearls. Marked 18K.
- Origin: America, ca. 1938
- Excellent condition
- Dimensions (excluding bail): 1-5/8 x 1-15/16 in (41 x 50 mm)
- Weight: 14.0 grams
- Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .83 carat ruby, .60 carat; amethyst, 2.40 carats
