Modified Carre Cut Unheated Green Natural Sapphire in Handmade Vintage Pendant, 9ct Yellow Gold, 0.78g
We don't know the history of this piece -but we really do feel like it screams at us that this is a custom made vintage (pre1973) pendant made to fit this stone that was clearly important to the owner. The late 1960s and 1970s was a key time in Australian gem fields where tourists were encouraged through advertising to come and dig and the fossicking craze erupted. This piece fits that time period - and this amazing stone is a fabulous green with iron rich inclusions - a classic Australian stone. This stone has also been hand cut. Based on a Carre Cut the square steps are fabulous as they reflect the greens and reddy browns hues. The angular shape of this pendant is amazing and highlights the stone so well - the flat gold surfaces and the pointy angles - all amazing. The claws are also uniquely placed - the bottom corners with the talons and the top with the little hook - to really allow those top corners to be visible and highlight the angular shape. Particulars: Weight 0.78g Width 11 x 20 x 3.75mm - bail opening - 4.5 x 2.3 Stone - modified Carre Cut - done by hand - 5.8 x 5.8 x 3.75 - roughly 1 carat - hard to know precisely as it is not a standard cut Hallmarks 9ct - likely vintage Australian Condition - the stone has a chip - bottom right corner under the claw (this has been taken into account with price)- visible in some macro photos - the stone is natural with iron rich brown inclusion - stone is hand cut - stone base sits beneath the base of the pendant - light wear to metal in general Care - As a general rule - jewellery should not be worn for strenuous tasks that may put pressure, chemicals and weight on them (think cleaning, gym, swimming/spa, carrying things). Jewellery should be inspected checked every six months by a jeweller to check for wear. Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate. All full priced items are available on lay-by, sale items can be bought on a split payment.