A late 18th/early 19th century sapphire, diamond and baroque pearl pendant, with later attached two strand cultured pearl necklace, the converted pendant designed as a central cushion cut sapphire claw set in closed back mount within a border of fourteen rose cut diamonds, all within rose and old cut diamond scroll border set with five untested pearls and suspending untested pearl and diamond drop, attached to two strand uniform cultured pearl necklace with garnet and split pearl clasp, 38cm long, weight approx 68g

Condition Report

Sapphire measures approx 13.5mm x 9.5mm, diamonds vary in color, clarity estimated SI2-I2, reverse with numerous solder repairs, wear to claws, pearl drop measures approx 8.5mm, cultured pearls measure approx 7mm, yellow/cream lustre with blemishes throughout, sapphire with slight abrasion, holds to the top of the pendant mount, general wear throughout, refer to images

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