A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 0.16 Karat sapphire and 0.40 Karat diamond, 18 Karat yellow gold and 22K Gold coin pendant / brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections

This stunning French numismatic antique pendant has been crafted in 18 K Yellow Gold, with a 22K Yellow Gold coin.

The impressive circular frame is ornamented with an impressive scalloped decorated border accented with twenty-four Dutch cut diamonds, totalling 0.40ct.

This scalloped design is further ornamented with an entwining inverted-scalloped border incorporating eight impressive individually collet set square faceted cut sapphires.

The anterior face of the 22K Yellow Gold French coin, set to the centre of the design, depicts the laureate head portrait of Napoleon I with the elucidating text "NAPOLEON EMPEREUR".

The reverse of the coin displays the value of the piece "20 Francs" and year "1813" with a wreath, encompassed with the text "EMPIRE FRANCAIS".

The coin bears the mintmark Bayonne (L) which was in use between 1795-1835.

The pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18 K Yellow Gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via an integrated, hinged ring loop attachment.

The chain secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.

This versatile pendant is fitted with an integrated hinged pin and clasp to the reverse to allow it to be worn as a brooch if so desired.

This pendant is hallmarked to the reverse with the 18Ct mark (750) and has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 Ct and 22 K Gold.

This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.

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This impressive French coin pendant necklace is exceptional quality, set with high color graded diamonds displaying a fine white color and brilliance.

The sapphires display fine color, brilliance and presence.

The impressive coin shows signs of wear, however retains fine definition.

The brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and in excellent condition, with a very clear hallmark to the reverse of the setting.

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Color Blue

Cut Square Faceted

Content 0.16 Karat

Color (average grades) G

Clarity (average grades) SI2

Cut Dutch

Content 0.40 Karat

Length of drop 4.2cm/1.65"

Diameter 3.65cm/1.44"

Diameter of coin 2.26cm/0.89"

Across pin 2.9cm/1.14"

Height of setting 3.68mm/0.14"

14.22 grams

Date: Circa 1890