An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.32 carat diamond and 12 Karat Yellow Gold, silver set hand painted miniature portrait pendant; part of our diverse antique portrait jewelry collections
DescriptionThis exceptional, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 12K Yellow Gold with a silver setting.
The anterior and posterior faces of the pendant each display a finely hand-painted miniature depicting a portrait of a young child.
The miniature paintings are held in 12K Yellow Gold frames.
The anterior face of this Victorian pendant is encircled with twenty-nine impressive claw set Old European round cut diamonds, totalling 2.32cts.
This impressive pendant suspends from a plain ring loop via a contemporary 18' 9K Yellow Gold chain, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
This antique portrait pendant with diamonds has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12 carat gold and silver.
This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.
ConditionThis impressive original antique pendant is excellent quality, set with impressive high color grade diamonds displaying a fine white color, brilliance and presence.
The original hand painted panels have some surface wear, as to be expected in keeping with age.
The pendant is an excellent gauge of gold and silver and in excellent condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Victorian jewelry.
Diamond QualityColor (average grades) G/H/I
Clarity (average grades) VS2/SI2
Cut Old European Round
Content 2.32 carats
Number of Diamonds
29
DimensionsDiameter of pendant 2.55cm/1"
Height of setting 6.41mm/0.25'
Chain length 45.72cm/18"
Weight10.18 grams (excluding chain)
Date: Circa 1890