Late Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Heart Pendant

A beautiful seed pearl and old mine cut diamond late Victorian heart pendant necklace set in 18k yellow gold.

The pendant depicts a heart motif, centrally set with a sparkly old mine cut diamond. The diamond is securely set and surrounded by 34 lustrous seed pearls. The pendant hangs from a fine 19-inch trace chain.

Once on the pendant truly comes to life. The addition of the old mine cut diamond is subtle yet extremely elegant and the necklace could be worn for a variety of occasions.

There is an estimated diamond weight of 0.04 carats. Estimated H-I in colour with VS clarity. For size reference the pendant measures 1.1 X 1.9 centimetres (bail included) and there is a gross weight of 2.5 grams. Typical of the era, the pendant is not signed or hallmarked but has been tested for gold.