Art Nouveau 9ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Openwork Pendant, 1900

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An Edwardian 9 carat yellow gold openwork pendant dating to the Art Nouveau period, circa 1890–1910. ㅤ The pendant is … Read more An Edwardian 9 carat yellow gold openwork pendant dating to the Art Nouveau period, circa 1890–1910. ㅤ The pendant is designed with symmetrical interwinding wirework alongside stylised decorative motifs and a gadrooned beaded border. ㅤ The centre is collet-set with an oval faceted amethyst, complemented by a further pear-shaped amethyst suspended from the drop. ㅤ The pendant is suspended from a later 9 carat yellow gold chain, hallmarked with a Sheffield import mark for 1984. ㅤ The amethysts are clear and fiery gemstones and are free from visible carbon deposits. ㅤ Pendant Mark: 9ct ㅤ Chain Hallmark: Sheffield Import Mark 1984, .375 ㅤ Chain Maker’s Mark: A & Co. ㅤ Material: 9 Carat Yellow Gold ㅤ Main Stone: Amethyst ㅤ Period: Edwardian / Art Nouveau ㅤ Date of Manufacture: Circa 1890–1910 ㅤ Pendant: 3.0 × 2.6 cm ㅤ Pendant Length Including Bale and Drop: 4.5 cm ㅤ Central Amethyst: 0.6 × 0.4 cm ㅤ Approximate Central Amethyst Weight: 0.40 ct ㅤ Pear-Shaped Amethyst: 0.5 × 0.3 cm ㅤ Approximate Pear-Shaped Amethyst Weight: 0.25 ct ㅤ Combined Amethyst Weight: Approximately 0.65 ct ㅤ Chain Length: 40.0 cm ㅤ Chain Link Width: 0.1 cm ㅤ Combined Gross Weight of Pendant and Chain: 2.8 g ㅤ Condition: In very good condition. See less