Very RARE antique cross pendant circa 1880. This large cross is set with old rose cut and old European cut diamonds, eight (8) fancy cabochon cut synthetic sapphires. This fabulous cross is hand made with delicate filigree, openwork, and millegrain edging.
ID#: PEN545
Diamonds:
Main Stone: One (1) bezel set, old European cut diamond measuring approximately 3.7mm x 3.9mm x 2.5mm, estimated to be 0.19ct, VS, G/H.
Old Rose Cuts: Fifty-five (51) pavé set, rose cut diamonds measuring approximately 1.3-1.9mm each in diameter
Old Swiss Cut: Six (6) bezel set, transitional cut diamonds measuring approximately 2.3-2.4mm each in diameter.
Sapphires: Four (4) bezel set, fancy cabochon cut synthetic blue sapphires measuring approximately 5.6-7.3mm x 3.9-5.5mm x 3.5-4.0mm each.
Four (4) bezel set, flat faceted half-moon cut synthetic sapphires measuring approximately 5.3-5.9mm x 1.3-1.9mm x 1.6mm
Metal: Platinum (acid tested)
Dimensions: 82.3mm (with bail) x 46.3mm x 4.9mm
Weight: 9.96g
