Antique Pendant Arts Crafts Gold Pink Tourmaline 11.19ct Pearl w appraisal(5231)

Antique Arts and Crafts pendant. 14k gold, tourmaline and natural pearls. Made circa 1890-1910, possibly in America.

Measurements: the tourmaline measures 11.19ct; Largest pearl is 7.0mm, smallest is 2mm. Weight 8.7grams.

Oval pink tourmaline, gently faceted on the top, collet-set with a wreath of pearls on either side. The smaller pearls are collet-set while the 3 larger, pearls are prong set. The pendant may have begun life as a buckle/brooch and, like much jewellery, been converted to something more practical as fashions changed.

Marks: no marks, typical of this era. Gold tested for 14k.

Condition: minor wear commensurate with age - see 'photos. Please note: many years ago, this pendant was independently appraised for $3000.- and the appraisal is available to the new owner.