Antique 6.22ct Diamond, 12ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1880

Stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 6.22 carat diamond, 12 carat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian diamond pendant has been crafted in 12ct yellow gold with a silver setting. The pierced decorated, scrolling setting is ornamented with a stunning 1.10ct Old European cut diamond, displayed in relief to the centre of the design. The principal stone is encircled with nine impressive claw set Old European cut diamonds, composing a cluster design. This central cluster setting is encompassed with opposing scroll wirework decoration incorporating an individually collet set Old European cut diamond to each of the twelve terminals. The aforementioned scrolling decoration is segmented into arrays of four by three simple rectangular motifs, each ornamented with a pair of Old European cut diamonds. The setting is further embellished with three stunning Old European cut diamonds evenly set to the outer border, certified as 0.45ct, 0.50ct and 0.65ct. These stunning stones are conjoined with an array of bar designs each displaying three claw set Old European cut diamonds, in addition to three pairs of individually claw set diamonds. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18 ct yellow gold 45.72cm/18' trace chain via a linear bale to the upper border, accented with a further six pavé set Old European round cut diamonds. The side of the bale and ring loop to the reverse of the pendant setting bears the hallmark for the maker 'Fk'. This stunning antique pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton Xl2 Analyzer) and verified as 12 ct gold and silver. This large Victorian diamond pendant is supplied with four independent diamond grading certificates for the largest feature diamonds, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. 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. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour H Clarity Vs2 Cut Old European Content 1.10 carats Dimensions 6.61mm x 6.59mm x 3.95mm Feature Diamond Two Colour G Clarity Vvs2 Cut Old European Content 0.65 carat Dimensions 5.45mm x 5.40mm x 3.27mm Feature Diamond Three Colour G Clarity Vs2 Cut Old European Content 0.50 carat Dimensions 5.03mm x 4.89mm x 2.93mm Feature Diamond Four Colour H Clarity Vs2 Cut Old European Content 0.45 carat Dimensions 4.81mm x 4.77mm x 2.86mm Supporting Diamonds Colour (average grades) G/H/I Clarity (average grades) Vs2/Si2 Cut Old European Content 3.52 carats Total Diamond Content 6.22 carats Dimensions Length of drop 4.3cm/1.69" Diameter of pendant 3cm/1.18" Chain length 45.72cm/18" Weight 14.56 grams