This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold with silver settings.
The pendant has been modelled in the form of a basket and bouquet of flowers.
The impressive yellow gold woven basket has a waisted oval shape, suspended from a rope twist style handle.
The floral spray design is set with a natural pearl to the centre, encompassed with five round faceted cut rubies representing the flower petals.
A further two rubies feature in separate settings to either side of the focal flower, representing floral buds.
One side of the basket is ornamented with a second flower design, featuring a Dutch cut diamond encircled with five round faceted cut peridots totalling 0.18ct.
There are a further eight Dutch cut diamonds accenting the pendant in silver leaf style settings, completing the design.
The pendant suspends from an 18ct yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via a yellow gold bale to the tip of the basket's handle.
This antique floral pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold and silver.
This gemstone and gold basket pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
This stunning pendant is the finest example of its type one could hope to acquire.
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Date: Circa 1880