Italian Sapphire Tassel

Italian Sapphire TasselVintage tassel pendant made in Italy in the 1990s. It's quite the statement, crafted in two tone 18 carat gold yellow and white with a diamond studded bail and strands of faceted sapphire beads hanging down. Or is it a jellyfish? Era: Vintage, circa 1990 Size: 7. 6cm by 1. 5cm Stones: Blue Sapphire & Brilliant Cut Diamonds (approx. G colour, VS clarity, 0. 36ct total calculated weight) Condition: Great vintage condition, there's a scratch test mark to

formed in 15 carat gold with simple ear wires (later added)

04ct total calculated)

the balls alternate between fluted and plain

their brilliance enhanced by the foil backs

The individual strands are tightly woven to symbolise strength

leaving a rather striking two-tone metal effect

Marks: Stamped 925 (sterling silver) CHINA

The prongs of a belcher ring are formed from cut-out sections of the band

enhancing their brightness and brilliance

All favourites present including: Invalides

It dates from the late Georgian era

while in Mesopotamia it was represented by a turtle