1611 - Victorian Pendant with Emeralds, Seed Beads, and Tooth Inlay

Victorian Pendant with Emeralds, Seed Beads, and Tooth Inlay A filigree pendant in a Victorian style, assayed as 9-karat gold, corresponding to a fineness of 375/1000. The openwork, roughly heart-shaped frame features curving tendrils with three-dimensional flowers and finely textured leaves. Six emeralds are set in open, flower-shaped prong settings. Numerous small seed pearls accentuate the leaves, flowers, and side sections of the frame. Larger, rounded pearls add further accents, while three movable pendant elements with teardrop-shaped pearls complete the design. Four cream-colored real teeth are set in golden, bell-shaped settings. Three form the upper and middle composition; a fourth tooth completes the pendant as a movable pendant hanging downward. The combination of floral decoration and tooth accents gives the piece its unusual character. Length 5.5 cm, width 3.0 cm, weight 4.0 grams