Early 20th-Century 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Faceted Garnet Pendant
A refined early 20th-century pendant crafted in warm 9ct yellow gold and set with a beautifully faceted oval garnet. The gemstone shows vibrant red tones with lively internal flashes of claret and crimson, offering excellent light return and a classic antique aesthetic.
The pendant features a rope-twist decorative border and a smooth, closed-back gold setting hallmark design elements of British jewellery from the Edwardian to interwar period. The bail is stamped “9ct”, a fineness mark commonly used on small gold items of the era, confirming its gold purity.
Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarks:
- Stamped 9ct to suspension loop
Gemstones:
Era: Early 20th Century (c. 1910s–1930s)
Dimensions:
- Height: 2.3 cm (including suspension loop)
- Width: 1.2 cm
- Depth: 0.6 cm
Weight: 2.3 grams
Condition:
Excellent early 20th-century condition. The garnet is securely set and free from visible chips, its colour bright and even. The 9ct gold mount retains a polished finish with only minimal wear consistent with age, and the rope-twist detailing remains crisp and well-defined. The “9ct” fineness mark is clear to the bail.
