Converted from a damaged antique brooch, this shield pendant features lovely hand engraving and a bright star set garnet topped doublet. These clever gemstones have a thin slice of garnet on top of a mainly paste base gemstone, giving the look of a garnet without the expense of a solid garnet gemstone. These colourful gems were quite popular here in Australia around 1900, when this piece was made.
The gemstone is quite deep and protrudes through the back of the pendant, however the gold shield is curved so it sits nicely when worn. There are some chips to the gem and the back of the stone is quite worn. It’s a little loose in the setting, but is secure. There are two spots of the back of the shield where the original brooch was attached. Given it’s likely over 120 years old, it’s still in great shape with lots of life left!
9ct gold (marked 9ct on the back)
Measures approx 17mm long without the bale, and 22mm long with the bale. Weighs approx 0.8g
Converted from a damaged antique brooch, this shield pendant features lovely hand engraving and a bright star set garnet topped doublet. These clever gemstones have a thin slice of garnet on top of a mainly paste base gemstone, giving the look of a garnet without the expense of a solid garnet gemstone. These colourful gems were quite popular here in Australia around 1900, when this piece was made.
The gemstone is quite deep and protrudes through the back of the pendant, however the gold shield is curved so it sits nicely when worn. There are some chips to the gem and the back of the stone is quite worn. It’s a little loose in the setting, but is secure. There are two spots of the back of the shield where the original brooch was attached. Given it’s likely over 120 years old, it’s still in great shape with lots of life left!
9ct gold (marked 9ct on the back)
Measures approx 17mm long without the bale, and 22mm long with the bale. Weighs approx 0.8g
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