Antique diamond Maltese cross pendant with platinum chain necklace

Antique diamond Maltese cross pendant with platinum chain necklace

Article

1117522

Location

New York, United States

Closing at

October 30, 2024

Category

Necklace, Pendant

Year of Production

circa 1850

Dimensions

Pendant Length: 1 5/16", Width: 1 5/16"
Chain Length: 19 3/4"

Material

Gold, Platinum, Silver

Gross Weight

19.45 g

Stone Weight

Center Diamond 0.55 ct; Other Diamonds 1.95 ct

Clarity

SI

Diamond Color

I, J

Clasp Or Buckle

toggle clasp

Gemstone

Diamond

Gender

Women

Motif

Maltese cross

Style

Antique

Type

Chain, Cross

Description

An antique Maltese cross pendant crafted from silver and gold, adorned with one old-mine cushion-shaped diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carats, and additional old-mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.95 carats. The pendant also features small rose-cut diamonds. The diamonds are graded I-J in color and SI in clarity. The pendant is detachable and includes a reverse pin hook. It is suspended from a long platinum chain necklace with a toggle clasp, and the chain length is 19 3/4 inches. The gold tests between 10 and 14 karats, indicating its antique nature. The dimensions of the pendant are Length: 1 5/16" and Width: 1 5/16". The set comes in a fitted box signed "S.J. Phillips, London," and the gross weight is approximately 19.45 grams.

Provenance

Property from the Collection of Nancy Olson, Academy Nominated Actress from Sunset Boulevard and Alan W. Livingston
Estimates: $2,500 – $3,500

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