Antique
Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Pendant,
Emeralds (?), Rubies (?), Amethysts (?)
c1895
Exquisite
silver pendant, probably dating from 1895 to 1900.
I’m not
sure of its origin – very likely continental, with a french or maybe russian
influence.
It has a
beautiful design – two mythological figures (griffins?) support the central
gem,
which is held in a blue and white enamel setting, decorated with tiny
silver scrolls.
The
griffins are balanced on small arches, which hold pinkish-purple rubies
with a
somewhat larger ruby of the same colour between their heads.
Each of their
wings are decorated with a small, bright green emerald.
A
teardrop-shaped ornament is attached to the pendant, set with a wonderful,
plum-coloured amethyst and a dark green emerald.
The link appears to have a
very old restoration to the rear (see photo 11).
Not being
an expert, I have taken this to a jeweller for appraisal and
been informed that
the two larger gems are most definitely genuine semi-precious stones.
The smaller ones could only be
thoroughly examined for exact classification and clarity,
if they were removed
from their settings, which I was very reluctant to do.
But judging
by the elaborate and wonderful crafting of the silver,
I would assume that all
the jewels are genuine.
They certainly have a beautiful glow and sparkle, which
I unfortunately
wasn’t quite able to capture with my small camera.
This would
be a gorgeous gift for that special someone and
certainly an excellent addition
to a antique collection!
Size: 5.4 x 3.1 x 0.7 cm.
Weight
(without chain): 10.9 gr. (I don’t
think the chain is original,
but will leave it attached to the pendant)
Hallmarked: 935
Condition: this is in very good condition, with
the
usual small signs of use, commensurate with age.
There is a very, very tiny
indentation to the silver setting of the
central gem (see photos 4 & 9) and it would perhaps benefit from a gentle polish,
to remove the light tarnish from the rear
side.
Old repair to the link of the teardrop ornament as mentioned above.
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