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Description
The whole perimeter is surrounded by 32 rose cut diamonds set in silver (tarnished). The body is vermeil. The portrait is an amazing painting. In the headress is more rose cut diamonds, and an opal. There is a ruby set in her dress, which is made of gold. I have taken it to a few jewelers who validate the gold and jewels as real. On the back there is an option to use this as a brooch or pendant. A couple of the diamonds have been replaced...but all prongs are there, and it has never been 'married' at any point. All is original other than a couple diamonds. Under a microscope you can see a small scratch in the opal, and a tiny chip in the shoulder area. There are no signatures or marks.
Category
Jewelry and Gemstones
Medium
silver,vermeil
Distinguishing marks
n/a
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
1 1/4" diameter
Date Period
1850
Weight
half ounce
History
This was given to my mother from a lady who was head of the USO during the war. She lived in Washington D.C.and came from a well-to-do family. My mother took care of her during her last years because they were good friends.
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