The miracle of Jesus Christs birth is captured in this mother of pearl and diamond pendant. A square mother of pearl stone carved with Joseph and the Christ Child is at the center of the platinum clad 18k yellow gold pendant. The mother of pearl stone is surrounded by an intricately carved oval frame. Eight rose cut diamonds and six rectangular baguette cut blue sapphires accent the frame. They lend 0.04 carats of diamond weight and 0.14 carats of gemstone weight to the pendant. The 18-inch platinum and 18 karat yellow gold cable link chain is included. Circa 1940s or later
Antique Mother of Pearl Pendants
Item PT-2988 $1250.00
Shipping Fees: USA,APO,FPO $35 International Fees
Item #
pt2988
Metal
Platinum on 18 karat yellow gold
Circa
1940s or later
Weight in grams
4.26
Condition
Excellent
Diamond cut or shape
Rose Cut
Diamond carat weight
0.04
Diamond mm measurements
0.8 - 1.0
Diamond color
F and G
Diamond clarity
VS1 to SI1
Diamond # of stones
8
All Diamonds, total ct. wt.
0.04
Gemstone name
Synthetic Corundum (sapphire)
Gemstone cut or shape
Rectangular Baguette Cut
Gemstone carat weight
0.14
Gemstone mm measurements
2.0 x 1.2 to 2.4 x 1.3
Gemstone hue
very, very slightly violetish blue
Gemstone tone
6-Medium Dark
Gemstone saturation
5-Strong
Gemstone # of stones
6
Gemstone other info
Flame Fusion Type
Gemstone2 name
Mother of Pearl
Gemstone2 cut or shape
Rectangular
Gemstone2 carat weight
N/A
Gemstone2 mm measurements
12.0 x 8.0 x 2.0
Gemstone2 clarity
N/A
Gemstone2 hue
White
Gemstone2 # of stones
1
Gemstone2 other info
Carving depicting Joseph and the Christ Child
Gemstone2 comments
Carving detail is worn
All Gemstones, total ct. wt.
0.14
Length (without bail)
28.0 mm [1.09 in]
Width
16.5 mm [0.64 in]
If chain is included, length, metal, other details
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold cable link chain, approximately 18 inches long with a spring ring clasp
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