Essex Jewelry and Antiques
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Drift Seed Sea Heart Ox Eye Sea Bean Pendant
Regular price
$540.00
Presented is a lovely pendant made from a drift seed, set in 18 karat gold and
adorned with diamonds. We believe this to be an Ox Eye / Bull's Eye type of sea bean, which come from plants in the Mucuna family. This is a modern piece, dating to the 1970s-1980s. The
seed is polished to a rich dark brown finish, which contrasts beautifully with
the bright 18 karat gold setting. The gold setting is heavy and well done. At
each of the four corners of the seed is a prong holding it in the setting, set
with three diamonds (12 total diamonds). These are vibrant stones of VS clarity
and F/G color, in a variety of cuts including modern brilliant and traditional.
The larger diamond in the center of each prong is about 6-7 points, while the
smaller two diamonds on each prong are about 2 points each. The total diamond
weight is about 40-44 points.
This piece is stamped, tested and guaranteed 18 karat gold.
This piece is in great overall condition. The diamonds are well set. There
are no breaks and no repairs.
This piece measures about 1 3/4 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom
of the pendant.
This piece weighs 9.3 grams.
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