- Description
- Specifications
A gorgeous smoky quartz pendant necklace from the mid to late 20th century! Made of 20ct yellow gold this lovely piece features a mid-deep brown 25-carat smoky quartz gemstone at the centre. The smoky quartz is a faceted heart shape and displays subtle green and golden yellow overtones - viewed at varying angles. The internal banding, aka zoning, is indicative of natural material and adds wonderful earth-mined character! The stone rests in a three-claw collet and has a decorative border consisting of multiple 'marquise' shapes, beading and rope detail all forming a uniform pattern. Very eye-catching! The back is open wirework. A tapered bail makes up the rest of the pendant. No stamps to the pendant can be seen, tests indicate solid 20ct gold.
Acquired together, the pendant is nicely complemented with the 18ct gold 16" (41cm) bevel-edge box link necklace. Stamped "750" denoting 18ct gold and and Italian marks.
A unique vintage piece, perfect for any smoky quartz admirer!
| Mid to late 20th century | |
| 18ct yellow gold chain, and tests indicate 20ct yellow gold pendant | |
| Natural Smoky Quartz: One approximately 20.06mm x 20.06mm, 10.07mm depth, brilliant faceted heart shape, mid-dark brown with slight green and golden yellow overtones, displaying strong colour zoning/banding, 25.50 carats estimated weight | |
| Italian stamp “VI13” along with “750” “GB” and another mark difficult to decipher (stamped to necklace) | |
| 15.41 grams total | |
| 16" (41cm) length, 1.30mm gauge necklace, pendant measures 3.80cm total drop including bail | |
| The overall condition of the pendant necklace is very good. Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the gold setting or to the stone, which is secure in it's setting. Under magnification there is some very mild table edge abrasions which is typical of age, though difficult to see even under good lighting. Necklace presents in excellent condition. |
