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An Edwardian Diamond Pendent Necklace, Circa 1905
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 200,000€19,300 - 24,100$20,000 - 25,000
HK$193,750
Lot Details
Oval-shaped diamond, approximately 2.30 caratsOther diamonds, totalling approximately 3.00 caratsPlatinum
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Catalogue Essay
This necklace is set with charming old-cut diamonds. Old-cut diamonds possess a certain charm which sets them apart from modern brilliant-cut diamonds. They are often asymmetrical and deep, having been cut by hand, which endows them with a certain sparkle. With the rise of the popularity of vintage jewellery, older-cut diamonds have also experienced a surge in popularity and demand. In some cases, the value of high quality old-cut diamonds may meet and exceed the value of an equivalent modern brilliant-cut. This is due, in part, to the increasing scarcity of old-cut material due to an under-appreciation of these diamonds during the 20th century, which led to many being re-cut.