An 18th century diamond set heart-shaped pendant, the centra...

Hammer

£650

An 18th century diamond set heart-shaped pendant, the central cluster set with rose-cut diamonds, the reverse naively engraved with floral detail, all set in unmarked yellow metal, 27mm x 18mm, weight 5.2gms

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Please note: This pendant has not been tested for gold content. All diamonds are present. The central diamond shows a small fracture to the left -hand corner, and a few nibbles to the facet edges. Moany of the the diamonds to the surround show several fractures and chips. There appears to be some staining/discolouration to the foil backs behind the stones. There appears to be solder repair to the right of the central panel, and possible solder repair to the pendant loop, The engraving to the reverse shows some wear and loss of definition, and there is moderate scratching throughout. Small, shallow dent to the left hand side. No signs of splitting.