Beschreibung:

* A Renaissance Revival Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Diamond and Polychrome Enamel Pendant, Edward Tessier, London, consisting of an oval Holbeinesque pendant form, the entire pendant accented in translucent blue, red, green enamel over textured gold in geometric patterns against a background of opaque black enamel, the center containing one octagonal step cut sapphire measuring approximately 13.00 x 9.25 x 4.66 mm surrounded by six old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carat total and suspending a pendant containing four old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat total, the reverse finished with hand engraved foliate motifs, entire pendant measuring approximately 60.00 x 22.00 mm. Accompanied by a fitted box signed EDWARD TESSIER 26. NEW BOND ST LONDON. Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories sapphire identification and origin certificate number 1089852, dated February 1, 2018, stating Mineral Type: Natural Corundum, Variety: Sapphire, Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Enhancement: No evidence of heat. 8.50 dwts. Estimate $ 8,000-10,000 Property from the Estate of Peter and Patricia Frechette, Minneapolis, Minnesota The sapphire weighs between approximately 5.75-6.00 carats calculated by formula. All stones are intact and there are no evidence of repairs. The enamel is worn in three places (photographs provided upon request). Electronic gold test indicates 18 karat.