Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Pendant Onyx floral motifs

floral motifs

the engraved gold surround in an elliptical lotus shape

beauty and eternal life

emeralds or diamonds they were made with such care and the gold shanks often have beautifully detailed gold work similar to this one but each one is individual

preserved in its original retailer’s box from Edward Bright of Brighton

Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Pendant Onyx floral motifsA romantic Victorian heart shaped pendant, crafted in silver topped 18ct gold and dating from circa 18701880. The pierced heart is centred with an oval Burmese ruby and framed by a lively surround of old mine cut diamonds, further accented by additional Burmese rubies set within a scrolling foliate border. The rubies total approximately 1. 00 carat, complemented by approximately 1. 10 carats of diamonds, creating a striking contrast of colour and