Signed' ESEMCO' - Art Deco 10K White Gold Natural Diamond & Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Filigree Pendant (ADP023)

Signed 'ESEMCO' - Art Deco 10K White Gold Natural Diamond & Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Filigree Pendant & Chain. This exquisite pendant and chain are crafted from 10K white gold, hallmarked 10K, and a makers mark ESEMCO.  This rare pendant features one  one natural single cut diamond, one natural carved rock crystal gem, Art Deco era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This very fine Art Deco treasure is expertly set with a beautiful frosted carved rock crystal gem, which is an adorned by a delicate diamond shaped milgrain bead-set glowing diamond. The beautiful ethereal gems, are surrounded by a sea of filigree work, which is so fine it imitates painstaking lacework. The surmount also showcases filigree work, and is still solid and secure. The chain is also crafted 10K white gold, and matches the pendant beautifully. The chain is a vintage design, with an additional loop so it can be worn at your desired length. This Art Deco era rarity would make a very special addition to any antique/vintage collection.

Comments: Beautiful elegant shape, exquisite filigree work, and pristine. Rare Piece.  

Note: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry. It is highly recommended that this Art Deco era pendant and chain be insured for $2200.00 (Tax Excluded) 

History: The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

Rock crystal has a long history in jewelry and ornamentation, used by Egyptians,  Greeks, and Romans for talismans , amulets, and decorative objects, and later in the Middle Ages for requires and secular objects. The stone's purity and versatility led to its use in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, often with silver or platinum, and it remains popular in modern jewelry for its beauty and durability. 

If your jewelry bears the hallmark "ESEMCO," which was a registered trademark of Shiman Mfg. Co.Inc., a New Jersey company established in Newark in 1934. Metal: 10K Yellow Gold.

Measurements: Pendant  19.00 mm x 18.00 mm    Chain: Adjustable 18" -16" 

Stone Size: Diamond .015 carat     Colour G/H     Charity SI     Cut - Single Cut     Quartz  Rock Crystal  17.00 mm x 13.50 mm 

Weight: 4.14 grams 

Condition: Excellent         Note: Pristine 

Origin: America, New Jersey, Newark     Company: Shiman Mfg.Co.Inc

Date: 1930s