Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Crescent Pendant, Circa 1890
Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Crescent Pendant, Circa 1890
£9,750.00
Description
An antique diamond crescent pendant, set with a row of old-cut diamonds, graduating from the centre, in cut down settings, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in a grain set channel, with a flat edge on the inside and grain and cut down settings, with a gold pierced gallery on the outside curve, mounted in silver-upon-gold, circa 1890. In Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. Hopeful it will "wax" into matrimony.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Period | Pre 1900 |
| Style | Victorian |
| Condition | Good |
| Materials | Gold |
| Silver | |
| Main Gemstone | Diamond |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Old Cut |
| Dimensions | Length 36.4mm, including bail, width 29.7mm. 6.57g |
Product REF: S14124P
