{"product_id":"beautiful-antique-french-import-early-20th-century-18ct-gold-platinum-cross-diamonds-and-calibre-sapphires-cased-french-c-1900-5cm","title":"Beautiful Antique French Import Early 20th Century 18ct Gold \u0026 Platinum Cross, Diamonds and Calibre Sapphires. Cased. French C 1900.  5cm.","description":"Antique French Early 20th Century 18ct Gold and Platinum Cross set with Diamonds and Calibre Sapphires in Original Case\u003cbr\u003e(CHAIN NOT INCLUDED).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis finely detailed and very impressive cross is crafted in 18ct gold with a platinum front and dates from the early 20th Century, circa 1900-1910. \u003cbr\u003eIn the centre is a large old European cut diamond with calibre cut sapphires arranged in a cross around the principal stone.\u003cbr\u003eThe sapphires are surrounded by a mixture of old European cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds set within a pierced spiral design within fine  'millgrain' decoration around the settings of the gemstones (from the French word mille for a thousand, and from grain as the same meaning in English, it refers to what appears to be thousands of tiny beads upon a metal precipice or edge.)\u003cbr\u003eAdditionally, the bale has also been set with a large European cut diamond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt looks spectacular when worn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe principal stone measures approx. 4.3mm in diameter and weighs approx. 0.30 carats. \u003cbr\u003eOuter diamonds vary in size, the largest measures approx. 2.3mm whilst the smallest measures approx. 1.3mm in diameter. \u003cbr\u003eDiamonds have a combined estimated carat weight of approximately 2.0 carats. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSapphires vary in size, the largest measures 3.3mm x 3.0mm whilst the smallest measures 2.0mm x 1.7mm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall the cross measures 52.7mm x 32.1mm (not including bale) and 4.8mm in depth.\u003cbr\u003eBale measures 6.4mm x 4.1mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContinental import mark for 18ct gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight 8.8g. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION: Overall good, with some light wear commensurate with age.\u003cbr\u003eThis antique item is excellent value for your money compared to a new equivalent. \u003cbr\u003eThe settings are in perfect condition and can be worn every day. It has been professionally cleaned in our workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLAYAWAY: We happily offer layaway\/deposits on most of our items. Please message us if you want to arrange a layaway plan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will be sent in its original box and securely within 1-2 business days.\u003cbr\u003eUK customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery.\u003cbr\u003eOverseas customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Tracked and\/or Signed. FedEx for some more valuable items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeel free to contact us for any further information or to discuss this piece, our United Kingdom phone number is 01243 868887 (shop hours, closed Wednesdays and Sundays).  \u003cbr\u003eWe ship worldwide every other day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the link below to favourite our shop to keep up to date with all our new listings :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/NicholasJewellersCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav","brand":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56486922584390,"sku":"M4375","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/6662\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.6608996433_iej9.jpg?v=1777726071","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandco.co.uk\/products\/beautiful-antique-french-import-early-20th-century-18ct-gold-platinum-cross-diamonds-and-calibre-sapphires-cased-french-c-1900-5cm","provider":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}