- Description
- Specifications
This stunning antique piece dates to around late 1800 to early 1900 circa, the feminine curvilineal style is reminiscent of Art Nouveau period. The versatile design can be worn as a pendant with the bail left on, or, converted into brooch with bail removed. Claw set centrally is one natural pink tourmaline gemstone which measures 6.80mm long x 5.20mm wide, approximate weight 0.90 carats. Surrounding is 13 natural seed pearls, slightly varying is sizes from 2mm- 2.5mm- set into organic and fleur-de-lis profiles.
The reverse of pendant/ brooch is stamped with an Australian makers hallmark of a 'unicorn', '9' and 'W'. This is the hallmark of T Willis and Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne, used prior to the company adopting the Victorian Jeweller's Association mark in 1903.
The total drop of the pendant/brooch, including bail, is 47mm or 1.85" inches.
| Art Nouveau- late 1800's to early 1900's | |
| 9ct Gold | |
| Tourmaline; natural, 6.80mm long x 5.20mm wide, 3.50mm deep; approximate weight 0.90 carats. Natural Seed Pearls- 13 x 2mm-2.5mm | |
| Upon close inspection there is a small split at base of end claw, can be fixed by jeweller if it bother's otherwise beautiful antique condition, light tarnish left, tarnish mainly evident around seed pearls. |
