Ruby, emerald, diamond and natural pearl scallop shell pendant, formerly belonging to Mrs Flora Sassoon (1859-1936)

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Ruby, emerald, diamond and natural pearl scallop shell pendant, formerly belonging to Mrs Flora Sassoon (1859-1936)

S.J. Phillips Ltd

Date c.1880

Period 19th century

Medium Ruby, emerald, diamond and natural pearl

Dimension 6.5 x 4 cm (2¹/₂ x 1⁵/₈ inches)

The central pear shaped ruby in diamond border emanating alternating lines of rubies and diamonds, within a spaced openwork outer border of seven graduating pearls and emerald lines, scalloped diamond line outer frame, diamond and ruby surmount and suspension loop, open set in gold, accompanied by GCS report no. 80250-42, dated 11th February 2020, stating that the 27 rubies measuring from approximately 2.1 x 1.8 x 1.2mm to 7.8 x 5.2 x 4.2mm are of Burmese origin, no indications of heating; and the pearls measuring from approximately 3.5mm to 7.0mm diameter are natural and of saltwater origin.
Weight: 22.4g

Date: c.1880

Period: 19th century

Medium: Ruby, emerald, diamond and natural pearl

Dimension: 6.5 x 4 cm (2¹/₂ x 1⁵/₈ inches)

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