ANTIQUE 19TH C FRENCH 18 K GOLD & SILVER TOP OLD CUT DIAMONDS DANGLING PENDANT

Description

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: The box shown on photos is not included. This is not the original box. I will ship in a nice gift package but not in the box shown on photos.Thanks
Stunning Antique French 19 Th Century Victorian period ,Solid 18 K Gold & Silver top set with Mixed Old cut Sparkling Diamonds Pendant with fabulous Pear shaped dangles .
Antique mixed cut of Natural Diamonds : Rose cut , table cut,old mine cut and tiny diamond chips.
A total of fourty diamonds for an approx weight of 1 carat
Total weight : 12 grams
The diamonds are set in Silver, The front is silver and 18 K gold , the back is 18 K Gold
Tested & Guaranteed as stated in the listing : the diamonds carat weight was calculated by a GIA gemmologist
It is a Charming lovely Antique pendant , the Silver chain has been added at one time , it is not original to the piece it is normal with antique pieces
Very good Antique Condition
Dimensions
: pendant is 4.4 cm high or 1 .75 inch  x 2.2 cm wide or 13/16 th of an inch not including the diamonds on chain  , the diamonds length on chain is 5 cm or 2 inches approx , Silver chain total is 14 inches ( a total neck length of 16 inches with the diamond parts) or 17.7 cm ( total of 22,7 neck length with diamonds
OLD CUT DIAMONDS
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iamond cutting has evolved through the years as new technologies and new cut parameters have been developed. Some of the earliest diamonds found in jewelry were from the Roman era and were used in their natural form. Later, skilled artisans, who had only their trained eye to rely upon, began to cut diamonds using hand tools. The table cut — generally considered to be the first cut — was created when the tip of a rough diamond was cut off, leaving a large, flat table-like surface. During the 1500s and 1600s as more diamonds mined in Brazil and India made their way to Europe, artisans still working by hand began to experiment with creative ways to cut diamonds. Rose cuts and old mine diamonds were among the first cuts achieved. Since these diamonds were all cut by hand, each one is slightly different, giving them their own special charm and unique personality. As new technology came about with the advent of electricity, the Old European cut was created, the first truly round diamond. It is widely considered to be the precursor to the modern-day round brilliant diamond.Today old cut Diamonds have become very popular and in great demand for there wonderful warm hue as
they do exude a more subtle and romantic glow and gentile Look.