A striking vintage 9ct gold pendant necklace from the early 1970s, showcasing a large lab-grown colour-change sapphire. The gemstone is mounted in an elegant openwork frame, designed with a pierced geometric border in a Romantic Revival style that draws inspiration from earlier periods while keeping a fresh, modern feel.
The oval sapphire, estimated at around 23 carats, is facet-cut and secured with six double-claw prongs. It shifts beautifully between deep violet purple and intense royal blue depending on the light, giving the piece a distinctive, dynamic character.
The pendant is suspended from a fine 9ct yellow gold cable chain with oval links, finished with delicate diamond cutting for added sparkle. The chain closes with a classic spring clasp.
Both the pendant and chain are fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1970.
A wonderful statement necklace that combines bold gemstone presence with the charm of vintage gold craftsmanship — timeless, eye-catching, and easy to wear.
Pendant dimensions: 3.0 × 2.5 × 0.9 cm / 1.18″ × 0.98″ × 0.35″
Pendant length with bale: 3.5 cm / 1.38″
Chain length: 44 cm / 17.3″
Pendant weight: 8.46 g
Chain weight: 2.28 g
Total weight: 10.74 g
Sapphire estimated weight: approx. 23 carats
Very good vintage condition. Minor surface wear and tiny abrasions visible under 10x magnification, consistent with age and the nature of a vintage gemstone. The chain and clasp are in excellent working order.
A striking vintage 9ct gold pendant necklace from the early 1970s, showcasing a large lab-grown colour-change sapphire. The gemstone is mounted in an elegant openwork frame, designed with a pierced geometric border in a Romantic Revival style that draws inspiration from earlier periods while keeping a fresh, modern feel.
The oval sapphire, estimated at around 23 carats, is facet-cut and secured with six double-claw prongs. It shifts beautifully between deep violet purple and intense royal blue depending on the light, giving the piece a distinctive, dynamic character.
The pendant is suspended from a fine 9ct yellow gold cable chain with oval links, finished with delicate diamond cutting for added sparkle. The chain closes with a classic spring clasp.
Both the pendant and chain are fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1970.
A wonderful statement necklace that combines bold gemstone presence with the charm of vintage gold craftsmanship — timeless, eye-catching, and easy to wear.
Pendant dimensions: 3.0 × 2.5 × 0.9 cm / 1.18″ × 0.98″ × 0.35″
Pendant length with bale: 3.5 cm / 1.38″
Chain length: 44 cm / 17.3″
Pendant weight: 8.46 g
Chain weight: 2.28 g
Total weight: 10.74 g
Sapphire estimated weight: approx. 23 carats
Very good vintage condition. Minor surface wear and tiny abrasions visible under 10x magnification, consistent with age and the nature of a vintage gemstone. The chain and clasp are in excellent working order.
