£8,000
An early 20th century diamond drop pendant brooch, the central pear cut diamond weighing an estimated 2.25 carats, estimated clarity SI, estimated colour I/J/K, surrounded by a crescent border of graduated old cut diamonds, suspended upon a diamond set tapering swag top, all in cut down white metal setting, with hinged pin and safety loop brooch fittings and pendant fitting to top, total estimated diamond weight 6.00 – 6.50 carats, 3.6cm long, width (at widest point) 3.3cm), weight 8.3gms, within an associated R.C. Hennell & Sons red leather fitted box containing screwdriver and detachable second brooch fitting
There is a little nibble to the pear cut diamond - see image.
A feather inclusion and internal graining is visible with 10x loupe to the pear cut diamond.
Small 'carbon' inclusion visible to old cut diamond in middle swag, second from the left.
Cut down settings appear to be a little worn in some areas commensurate of age and use.
Lead repair visible to bale of pear cut diamond.
Hinge pin appears to be a little loose.
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