Antique 16.68ct Turquoise & 0.47ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1880

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 16.68 carat turquoise and 0.47 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse Victorian jewellery collection. This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian turquoise pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The impressive antique pendant is embellished with a stunning feature circular cabochon cut 16.68ct turquoise, encompassed with a three-dimensional rope twist decorated border. The centre of the cabochon turquoise is embellished with a feature 0.29ct Old European cut diamonds, accented with twelve Dutch cut diamonds in a six-pointed star design. The reverse of the pendant is fitted with a push fit glass panel which allows a personal memento or keepsake to be displayed. This stunning Victorian pendant is suspended from a hallmarked 15k 17' chain via a substantial ring loop, securing to the reverse with a 9k gold fastening; this chain is of the same period and reflects the high quality of the pendant. The impressive antique chain is hallmarked to a plaque with the 15k gold mark (585) and the piece been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as an 18 karat pendant with a 9 and 15 karat gold chain. This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card for the turquoise and supporting stones. This stunning Victorian locket pendant is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This Victorian gold turquoise pendant is a sentimental and elegant gift for birthdays, anniversaries or personal milestones - ideal for those drawn to turquoise symbolism and the charm of Victorian design. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Turquoise Quality Cut Cabochon Content 16.68 carats Dimensions 18.63mm (average diameter) x 9.60mm (depth) Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour F Clarity VS1 Cut Old European Content 0.29 carat Dimensions 4.25mm (length) x 4.23mm (width) x 2.50mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds Colour (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Dutch Content 0.18 carat Total Diamond Content 0.47 carat Number of Diamonds 13