A fabulous antique Edwardian Harlequin pendant depicting a wreath of diamonds and colourful gemstones, including a green peridot, orange citrine, yellow paste, pink topaz and blue sapphire (approx. 0.20ct each). A beautiful cushion-cut Ceylon sapphire is also suspended in the centre (approx. 1ct) with a hot-pink sapphire dangling from the bottom (approx. 0.25ct).
Harlequin jewellery is named after the colourful costumes of the 16th-century comedy actors of the same name. The style was popular during the 19th Century and saw wonderful pieces of jewellery abundantly decorated in coloured gemstones.
The pendant is fashioned in silver and 9ct gold and features beautiful, foliate workmanship and a bow at the bottom. It dates to the early 1900s and comes with a new 18ct gold chain to display it on.
We recommend you insure for £4,000. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.
WEIGHT: Pendant 3.9 grams – Chain 1.2 grams
MEASURES: Pendant Height 34mm x Width 22mm x Depth 4mm – Chain Length 17.4 inches
METAL: Silver, 9ct/ 18ct Gold (Stamped)
STONES: Sapphires (Largest 6 x 7mm, approx. 1ct), Topaz, Citrine, Peridot, Paste (approx. 0.20ct each), Diamonds (approx. 0.20ct total)
AGE: Edwardian. (Circa 1901 – 1910)
MARKS: 375/ 9ct stamp - 750/ 18ct stamp on chain
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: CAT0431
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