Centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 25.76 carats, within a surround of circular-cut diamonds, on a link chain,

Diamond surround tested as gold and silver, indistinct French assay marks for gold, metal tarnished. Please refer to report for details on the sapphire, lively stone with good colour saturation, typical crystal inclusions, some reaching surface, abrasion and nicks on facet edges, minor chips around girdle, minor scratches. Total diamond weight approximately 1.60 carats, old cuts, generally I-J colour, SI clarity. Mounting has been transformed, the sapphire mount is not soldered into the diamond set surround. With a hinged small open hook to the reverse. In overall good condition, although the pendant would improve from a professional care.
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