About this lot

Description

pierced diamond set heart with a central old European cut diamond set within a cut down collet, approximate diameter 2.8mm, surmounted by a diamond set bow, knife edge white and yellow metal bar, each end terminating in two diamonds and a 4mm pearl, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.90ct, length 3.9cm, pin and revolver fitting, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold with silver settings, weight 4.4g



Footnote:

If a heart was topped with a bow, it usually represented a loving bond such as marriage.



Condition report: Overall condition: Good
All diamonds and pearls are present, with wear to settings
Minor chipping to diamonds, visible with a 10X loupe and consistent with age
Tarnishing to settings
Hinge is loose and the pin is misshapen

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