17th Sep, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
a round cut amethyst within a scroll open work frame set throughout with split pearls, suspending an oval cut amethyst and surmounted by a split pearl bale, in yellow claw and millegrain settings; and a split pearl floral cluster within an openwork border similarly set, suspended from a split pearl bale, in yellow claw and collet settings,
length 5.4cm and 4.0cm respectively
Sold for £420
Estimated at £200 - £400
The pieces are in good to fair condition with slight wear commensurate with age. They both fasten with pin and C-hook catches. The pendant bales are detachable. The amethyst example is stamped '15CT' and the split pearl example is stamped '9CT', in our opinion both would test as gold. Gross weight 10.6 grams. CR made 27.07.22.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Sep, 2022
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