Yellow gold, diamond and onyx cluster pendant “Aelys”

This sublime 18-carat gold pendant from the nineteenth century features a cluster composed of an old-cut diamond of 0.2 carat with a VVSI clarity and F color (colorless) haloed with 8 small rose-cut diamonds and 8 small onyx pearls in a bezel setting, one of them covered in gold. A piece that is both infused with the charm of the old and timeless in its style.

Length: 2cm with bail, 1.5cm without

Width: 1.3cm

Weight: 2,40g

The story: Diamonds help us define the era of antique jewelry, as their size has evolved over time. From the handcrafted rose-cut diamonds of the sixteenth century to the ancient cut diamonds of the nineteenth century to the modern 57-facet brilliant-cut diamond, laser-cut for optimal light reflection, the diamond can betray the age of the jewels. That being said, this pendant from the late 20s features rose-cut diamonds and an old-cut diamond, a fairly classic mix of the time and distinctive of today’s modern-cut diamonds.