This antique pendant features a beautifully stylised letter "L", set with four glittering rose-cut diamonds and framed within a delicate white enamelled openwork square. Originally a bar brooch, the piece has been thoughtfully converted into a pendant with the addition of a handcrafted 18ct gold bail (6mm diameter, 1mm thick), giving it fresh wearability while preserving its original charm.
Crafted in bi-metal with a 15ct gold base (confirmed via XRF), the reverse bears a faded "15C" mark alongside other indistinct stamps, one of which may be a maker's mark. The pendant weighs 1.68g and measures 16.5mm long (including bail) by 10.5mm wide.
Note: The original brooch was found in a damaged Cartier box (not included with this piece), and the fine craftsmanship is consistent with early Cartier work. However, no maker’s mark has been conclusively identified.
Antique Diamond and Enamel Letter "L" Pendant in 15ct Gold with 18ct Bail
- Era: Late Victorian to early Edwardian
- Metal: 15ct gold with 18ct gold bail
- Stones: 4 Natural rose-cut diamonds
- Dimensions:
- Length: 16.5mm, including the bail
- Width: 10.5mm
- Bail: 6mm diameter, 1mm thick
- Weight: 1.68g
- Hallmarks: No noticeable hallmarks. Faded '15ct' stamp on the original brooch bar. Professionally tested on an XRF analyser to further confirm the metal purity.
- Condition: Excellent antique condition
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