An 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond, and Enamel Pendant and Chain

An 18K spun gold, diamond, enamel, and synthetic ruby pendant designed as an imperial double-headed eagle on an 18K yellow gold chain. Pendant features fifty-five old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds in silver collet settings, two round-cut synthetic rubies each measuring approximately 2.60mm, and white and green enamel. Diamonds are near colorless to faint color (I - J - K - L) with SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 3.00 carats.

(Pendant Width: 2in; Pendant Length: 2 5/8in; Chain Length: 23in; Weight: 34.8 Gross dwt.)

Provenance

Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.

Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.

Overall Condition: Some scratches and signs of wear, clasp in working order, chain stamped "750", pendant not stamped, testing as 18K.

Diamonds: Fifty-five old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds in silver collet settings each measuring from approximately 1.80mm x 1.60mm at the smallest to 3.10mm x 3.70mm at the largest, near colorless to faint color (I - J - K - L), with SI clarity, and some wear consistent with age. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 3.00 carats.

Rubies: Two round-cut synthetic rubies each measuring approximately 2.60mm.