CARNELIAN NECKLACE AND EARRING SUITE, (2)

CARNELIAN NECKLACE AND EARRING SUITE, CIRCA 1820-1840 - Maltese cross pendant with glazed compartment to reverse, containing plaited hair - Oval-cut amethyst in foiled, closed back setting - Possible later clasp - Lengths: necklace 37.5cm, pendant 3.7cm, earrings 3.5cm Total weight approx. 51.9g (2) Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION Signs of surface wear to yellow metal (unhallmarked but testing as 5-8ct gold) commensurate with age, including some discolouration throughout. Some signs of repair in the form of solder to two arms of cross, and to earring surmounts. Break to metal next to one ear hoop fitting - would benefit from professional attention. Some glue residue visible to pendant surmount and central metal. Earrings suitable for pierced ears. CARNELIAN Earring surmount cabochons in closed back settings. Varying translucent to transparent yellow-orange to red-orange hues, displaying some typical banding throughout, with some dark patches of discolouration visible upon closer inspection. AMETHYST Light to medium purple - mounted in coloured foil setting, with fracture to pavilion. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing