Description
Date: c. 1775-1800, late 18th century
Materials: natural untreated chrysoberyl, silver (body), 14k gold (bail)
Weight: 14.4 grams
Height: 43 mm (including bail), 36.7 mm (excluding bail)
Width: 29.5 mm
Depth: 8.6 mm
Dimension of chrysoberyls: 91 total— one 6 x 4.5 mm oval, three 2.7 x 2.2 mm, one 2.4 x 2 mm, three 2.6 x 2 mm, one 3.2 x 2 mm, one 3 x 2.2 mm, one 2.8 x 2 mm, two 3 x 2 mm, thirteen 2.5 x 2.5 mm, three 2.75 x 2.5 mm, twelve 2.4 x 1.75 mm, twelve 2 x 1.6 mm, twelve 2 x 1.25 mm, eight 3.2 x 1.7 mm oval, eight 2.2 x 1.4 mm triangular, eight 2 x 1.8 mm triangular
Approximate carat weight of chrysoberyls: 5.75 ctw
Condition: in excellent antique condition. Some age-related surface wear throughout, including faint abrasions to the gemstone facet functions (not eye visible; detectable under 40x loupe magnification). The silver body has naturally tarnished to a gunmetal gray. The bail is a recent addition, and a vintage later-added brooch pin was removed. No significant chips or flaws to the chrysoberyls, and all stones appear to be well-matched and original.