Victorian Natural Pearl & Diamond Pendant box There's no way of telling

There's no way of telling for sure

With strong Deco styling elements it's a wonderful keepsake from the City of Light

my favourite parts are the enamel work to the back and sides

The closed flat backs are a lovely rose coloured gold and hold the stones in two-piece collet settings

and composed in the late Classical / early Romantic style contemporary to the era

Victorian Natural Pearl & Diamond Pendant box There's no way of tellingDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Striking antique pendant set with a natural saltwater pearl drop dangling beneath diamond set angular pendant, reminiscent of a hashtag (tilted onto one corner) the gaps between the settings forming the four lines. The diamonds are glistening old cuts (a . 44ct old Euro centre and eight smaller old miners) totalling around 85 points, and the pearl is certified at 9. 9mm by 8. 8mm. It's attractive and understated, with simple