{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-platinum-and-15ct-gold-old-european-cut-diamond","title":"Antique Platinum \u0026 15ct Gold Old European Cut Diamond Lavalier \/ Negligee Pendant. Circa 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully designed example is manufactured in platinum and 15ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old European cut diamonds are white and bright appraised at G\/H colour and VS\/SI clarity, and weighing approximately a quarter of a carat each. (0.5ct in total)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe style was popularised by the Duchesse de la Vallière, a mistress of King Louis XIV of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA lavalier can be recognized most for its drop, usually consisting of a stone and\/or a chandelier pendant, which is attached directly to the chain, not by a bail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn articulated bar joins the diamonds, allowing movement on the neck so they sparkle in the light.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnder magnification, it shows the hand soldering; these miniature works of art need to be studied, and you need to know the manufacturing process to appreciate their character fully. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamonds measure approximately 4mm each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drop itself measures 35.6mm in length and x 5.2mm in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platinum chain measures 17 inches in length. Equivalent to 43.1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight 5.5g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnmarked tests platinum and 15ct gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLAYAWAY: We happily offer layaway\/deposits on the majority of our items. Please send us a message if you would like to arrange a layaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSHIPPING: Postage is complimentary.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll items are packed in a quality gift box and are sent securely within 1-3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUK customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOverseas customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Tracked and\/or Signed. FedEx for some more valuable items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeel free to contact us for any further information or discuss this piece; our phone number is 01243 868887 (shop hours, closed Wednesdays and Sundays).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe ship worldwide every other day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollow the link below to favourite our shop to keep up to date with all our new listings :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/NicholasJewellersCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55582371873094,"sku":"M4578","price":1475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/6662\/5350\/files\/IMG_2246_edited.jpg?v=1765282971","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-edwardian-platinum-and-15ct-gold-old-european-cut-diamond","provider":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}