French 18K Gold & Old Mine Cut Diamond Pansy Negligee Pendant Necklace
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1427736
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1427736
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An elegant Belle Epoque 18K yellow gold negligee pendant necklace, the old mine cut diamond drops formed as pansies. Pendant necklaces of this type, called negligees (from the French word for "careless"), were so called because of their assymetry. The subtle pansy design is achieved by combining three larger diamonds at the top of each cluster to represent larger petals, and two smaller petals at the bottoms. The knife edge bars suspending the clusters keeps the focus on the stones and create wonderful movement. The old mine cut diamonds (J/K color; SI1 clarity) have excellent fire for antique stones. The clasp and the pendant are stamped with French 18K marks.
An elegant Belle Epoque 18K yellow gold negligee pendant necklace, the old mine cut diamond drops formed as pansies. Pendant necklaces of this type, called negligees (from the French word for "careless"), were so called because of their assymetry. The subtle pansy design is achieved by combining three larger diamonds at the top of each cluster to represent larger petals, and two smaller petals at the bottoms. The knife edge bars suspending the clusters keeps the focus on the stones and create wonderful movement. The old mine cut diamonds (J/K color; SI1 clarity) have excellent fire for antique stones. The clasp and the pendant are stamped with French 18K marks.
- Origin: France, ca 1890
- Condition: excellent; all original
- Dimensions: pendant length, 1-5/8"; chain length, 17-3/8"
- Weight: 6.5 grams
- Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 1.5 carats.
