Victorian 0.52ct Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Pendant in 18ct Yellow and Rose Gold

A beautiful natural saltwater pearl and diamond drop pendant from the Victorian period. A lustrous natural saltwater pearls (8.6x12.6mm) forms the elegant drop section of this showpiece pendant. This has been secured by a detailed cap mount intricately set with small old cut diamonds. Two old cut stones (1.52ct & 0.10ct) form the top sections completing this elegant design. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, natural pearl jewellery was an instantly recognisable symbol of wealth and status reserved almost exclusively for royalty and the nobility. Plucked from the depths of the dangerous Persian Gulf by only the bravest of divers, the largest and most lustrous examples were worth far more than diamonds. The example set into this pendant is accompanied by certification from the Gemological Certification Services to confirm that it is a sought after natural saltwater example. The Victorians loved anything bestowed with meaning and this was particularly true for jewellery. Steeped in romance and ancient mythology, natural pearls have been revered for thousands of years. Known as the ‘Queen of Gems’, their enduring magic and purity give them timeless appeal.