Late 19th Century Emerald and Diamond Brooch Pendant Octagonal and Pear-shaped Emeralds of 3.97 and 1.20 Carats, Old-cut
At a glance
Shape
Emerald Cut, Pear Shape
Carat
1.2ct
Colour
On Request
Clarity
On Request
Metal
Gold
Two emeralds of complementary shape anchor this late nineteenth-century brooch pendant — an octagonal-cut stone weighing 3.97 carats paired with a pear-shaped emerald of 1.20 carats, both set among old-cut diamonds within traditional silver-over-gold construction. The pairing of an angular octagonal cut with a softer, elongated pear shape gives the composition genuine visual variety, a design choice that suggests a maker working with confidence rather than defaulting to matched, uniform stones.
Colour and clarity grading for both emeralds are available on request. The silver-and-gold construction technique — silver used across the visible face to enhance the diamonds' brilliant whiteness, gold reserved for the reverse and structural elements to guard against tarnish — is a dependable marker of genuine nineteenth-century manufacture, a method that fell from favour once platinum became the standard setting metal for fine jewellery in the years following. Old-cut diamonds throughout the piece further support this dating, their deeper proportions and warmer light return distinct from later brilliant-cut standards used in more recent manufacture.
As a brooch pendant, the piece offers the dual-function versatility increasingly valued by collectors of period jewellery — worn as a brooch, it anchors a lapel or collar with genuine emerald presence; detached and worn as a pendant, it offers a more streamlined silhouette for everyday elevated dressing. This kind of built-in flexibility reflects thoughtful nineteenth-century design, engineered for a client who wanted a single significant piece to serve multiple purposes across her wardrobe rather than sitting unworn between rare formal occasions.
Emerald jewellery from this period, particularly pieces retaining original silver-and-gold construction and unaltered stones, continues to draw serious interest from collectors focused on genuine period authenticity rather than later reproduction. The combined weight of both emeralds here, while modest compared to the largest museum-calibre stones, represents an honest, well-proportioned pairing suited to elegant, comfortable wear across a wide range of occasions.
On the body, the brooch suits both formal evening occasions and refined daytime dressing, worn as a brooch on tailored outerwear or converted to pendant format on a chain for a softer evening look. The pin and detachment mechanisms were both checked for secure function ahead of listing, and any condition history is disclosed candidly to genuinely interested buyers.
Independent certification for both emeralds can be arranged prior to purchase. This brooch pendant takes its place in the Legacy house collection as an authentic example of late nineteenth-century emerald jewellery, and our advisors are pleased to arrange a private viewing at a time convenient to you.
Specifications
- Metal: Gold
- Diamond / Gem weight: 1.2ct
- Cut / Shape: Emerald Cut, Pear Shape
- Gemstones: Emerald
- Carat Weight
- 1.2ct
- Shape
- Emerald Cut, Pear Shape
- Color
- On Request
- Clarity
- On Request
- Metal
- Gold
- Certification
- GIA / IGI / HRD on request
- Treatment
- None · Natural
- Reference Number
- LD-BR-0188
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Independently certified — to your choice of GIA, IGI or HRD on request; documents shared privately with verified acquirers.
Authentication guarantee — if any piece does not match its stated specifications, full money-back refund.
Care — a soak in warm water with mild soap restores light return; have the prongs inspected annually.
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Two emeralds of complementary shape anchor this late nineteenth-century brooch pendant — an octagonal-cut stone weighing 3.97 carats paired with a pear-shaped emerald of 1.20 carats, both set among old-cut diamonds within traditional silver-over-gold construction. The pairing of an angular octagonal cut with a softer, elongated pear shape gives the composition genuine visual variety, a design choice that suggests a maker working with confidence rather than defaulting to matched, uniform stones.
Colour and clarity grading for both emeralds are available on request. The silver-and-gold construction technique — silver used across the visible face to enhance the diamonds' brilliant whiteness, gold reserved for the reverse and structural elements to guard against tarnish — is a dependable marker of genuine nineteenth-century manufacture, a method that fell from favour once platinum became the standard setting metal for fine jewellery in the years following. Old-cut diamonds throughout the piece further support this dating, their deeper proportions and warmer light return distinct from later brilliant-cut standards used in more recent manufacture.
As a brooch pendant, the piece offers the dual-function versatility increasingly valued by collectors of period jewellery — worn as a brooch, it anchors a lapel or collar with genuine emerald presence; detached and worn as a pendant, it offers a more streamlined silhouette for everyday elevated dressing. This kind of built-in flexibility reflects thoughtful nineteenth-century design, engineered for a client who wanted a single significant piece to serve multiple purposes across her wardrobe rather than sitting unworn between rare formal occasions.
Emerald jewellery from this period, particularly pieces retaining original silver-and-gold construction and unaltered stones, continues to draw serious interest from collectors focused on genuine period authenticity rather than later reproduction. The combined weight of both emeralds here, while modest compared to the largest museum-calibre stones, represents an honest, well-proportioned pairing suited to elegant, comfortable wear across a wide range of occasions.
On the body, the brooch suits both formal evening occasions and refined daytime dressing, worn as a brooch on tailored outerwear or converted to pendant format on a chain for a softer evening look. The pin and detachment mechanisms were both checked for secure function ahead of listing, and any condition history is disclosed candidly to genuinely interested buyers.
Independent certification for both emeralds can be arranged prior to purchase. This brooch pendant takes its place in the Legacy house collection as an authentic example of late nineteenth-century emerald jewellery, and our advisors are pleased to arrange a private viewing at a time convenient to you.
Specifications
- Metal: Gold
- Diamond / Gem weight: 1.2ct
- Cut / Shape: Emerald Cut, Pear Shape
- Gemstones: Emerald
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