Details
Dating to the romantic La Belle Époque, circa 1900, this exquisite antique Victorian lavaliere pendant is crafted in silver-topped 15ct yellow gold. Its delicate openwork scrolls are adorned with approx. 0.10ct of sparkling rose-cut diamonds, five cherry-pink oval rubies (approx. 1ct total), and twelve luminous natural pearls.
The Belle Époque era celebrated femininity, romance and the beauty of nature, embracing the sinuous curves and flowing lines of Art Nouveau design. Here, the fiery rubies symbolise passion and devotion, the luminous natural pearls evoke purity and enduring affection, while the sparkling diamonds promise everlasting love.
Preserved in excellent condition, the pendant has been thoughtfully updated with a vintage 375 (9ct) gold hinged bail, allowing it to be effortlessly attached to a fine chain or strand of pearls. A romantic antique treasure, making a particularly meaningful 40th wedding anniversary gift or an elegant statement piece ready to begin its next chapter.
WEIGHT: 4.9 grams
MEASURES: Height 59mm x Width 20mm x Depth 6mm
METAL: Silver/ Yellow Gold (Tested 15/ 9ct)
STONES: Natural Pearls (Largest 5.5mm), Rubies (approx. 0.15 – 0.22ct each - 1ct total), Diamonds (approx. 0.10ct total)
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1890 - 1900)
MARKS: No marks on the pendant, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced. 375/ 9ct stamp on the new bail.
CONDITION: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.
ITEM NUMBER: BF011
