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Clover Of Color - Victorian 14K Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond & Paste Pendant & 10K Gold Chain. This stunning pendant is crafted from 14K yellow gold, tested. The chain is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K, and Italy.  The pendant features one natural hand-cut rose-cut diamond, four natural hand-cut table cut diamonds, 6 natural hand-cut old mine cut diamonds, one antique emerald paste gemstone, one antique ruby paste gemstone, Victorian era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The galley on this amazing piece is expertly claw-set with a beautiful large glowing diamond, a vibrant red ruby paste gemstone, and a vibrant emerald green paste gemstone, with a glowing old mine cut centre diamond. The bale and the stem s also adorned by sparking diamonds. The chain is a belcher design, which sparkles and picks up the light of the beautiful diamonds. The chain features a spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This unique and very special Victorian era pendant looks stunning when worn on a gold chain or velvet ribbon. Truly an antique piece to be cherished for many years to come. 

Comments: A wonderful European one- of-a-kind antique pendant.  Paste gemstones were highly prized,  therefore they were matched with precious gemstones such as diamonds. Paste jewelry had stopped being made in the 1920s because it was too expensive and time consuming to produce. 

Note: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry.  It is highly recommended that this pendant be insured for $11 000.00 (Tax Excluded) 

History: The earliest recorded use of diamonds dates back to ancient India, used as talismans and in religious ceremonies. The first known diamond mines were located in India, and the stones were traded along the Silk Road to China. In the Middle Ages, diamonds became a symbol of power and wealth and were often worn by royalty.

The rose cut originated in the 1500's and was commonly used through the Georgian and Victorian eras. Like other antique diamond cuts, they were cut by hand and meant to dazzle under candlelight. Their large, wide facets performed exquisitely in low light conditions.

The rose cut is considered to be one of the oldest diamond cuts. Rose cut diamonds gathered popularity from their creation in the 1500s right through to the late 19th Century.

Today, they are seeing a renaissance and are highly sought-after.It can be challenging to find a rose cut that you'll love because they are so rare in the market. - Because the rose cut diamond is cut by hand, there will often be tiny imperfections or asymmetries to the facets.

Many are already aware of history behind the 'ring finger,' and with the romanticism of the 'Rose Cut', the cut became a symbol for love as the ring would be “wrapped around the part of the body that connected directly to the heart”

You cannot look at rose cut diamond jewelry factually with a recut formula in mind, its value is object driven. Rose cuts are a greater challenge in estimating weight once they have been mounted (especially if they are closed back). These rose cut diamonds are hand cut, which makes them so special . This is a rare find. 

In 1953, GIA formally created its diamond grading system, known as the 4 C's. The 4 Cs of diamond quality are the universally recognized diamond grading system still to be used today.  1n 1955, GIA presented its first diamond grading reports, which became the hallmark of grading reports in the diamond industry. Before this time in antiquity clients did not care about diamond grading. It was based more so on the size of the diamonds ( according to budget) , style, and sentiment.  This ring is a wonderful example of the Victorian era, just beautiful! 

While leaded glass has been used jewelry since at least the 1600s, Georges-Frédéric Strass, eventual Jeweler to the King of France, launched paste stones into Western fashion's mainstream in the 1720s. The origins of the term “paste” are debated, but the process and recipes are known.

Paste refers to glass that has been hand cut to approximate the shape and coloring of diamonds and gemstones then polished to shine like a gemstone. The practice was established in the Georgian era as a means for those who could not afford elaborate gemstone-jewelry to commission pieces for themselves.

Paste jewels were also often more labour intensive to craft than Gemstone jewelery, as the Paste glass had to be expertly cut and polished by hand. This made the appeal even greater with many in Parisian high society deeming Paste jewelery superior to the real thing!

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Measurements: Pendant (Including the bale) 32.50 mm x 16.50 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond (Rose Cut) 1.00 carats Clarity SI-1  Colour K-L.  Diamonds (Old Mine Cut And Table Cut) .50 carats  Clarity VS-SI-1  Colour G-H   Total Diamond Weight  1.50 carats     Paste (Ruby)7.80 mm x 5.90 mm    Paste (Emerald) 7.70 mm x 7.40 mm 

Weight: 3.90 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Latvia     Note: This pendant stayed with the same family and passed down from  generation to generation for approximately 120 years. 

Date: Circa 1900