Description
Materials: Persian turquoise, clear quartz, glass, paint pigments, 15k yellow gold (unmarked; tested with electronic gold tester and nitric-muriatic acid)
Weight: 16.1 grams
Workmanship origin: English
Inscription: Adele Robert (hand-engraved to reverse glass frame)
Height: 52.5 mm (including bail), 40 mm
Width: 31.5 mm
Depth: 10.85 mm
Dimension of central quartz: 27 x 20 mm
Diameter of turquoise: varies, 1.5 – 3.75 mm
Condition: there’s a 4.5 mm shallow conchoidal fracture to the corner of the detachable back cover glass (the quartz itself is in great condition). The side of the bail has been notched, purposely, probably to ensure the pendant would always hang straight on a chain. Some light age-related discoloration to the turquoise, though in general the turquoise is great condition for the age (none are replaced, chipped, or discolored to that dark peacock green seen in some old turquoise). Light age-related surface wear to the quartz (faint scratches) and gold. Some patina and tarnish to the gold.