Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Carnelian with four 42 point square-cut

with four 42 point square-cut Burma rubies

The full collar measures 38 cm in length

a common technique during the early 19th century used to enhance the sparkle of the stones under candlelight

the discs carry on around the band which is hallmarked for London 1973 with the makers mark "DAS"

The stones are set in silver with new 18ct gold bands

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Carnelian with four 42 point square-cutA really lovely Victorian Old Mine Cut diamond pendant crafted in gold and silver. There are approximately 5 carats of diamonds in this piece in total. The centre stone measures 80 points and the diamonds are approximately I J colour, VS clarity. The back has evidence of a removable brooch pin as the screw holes are still evident so it may have been part of a tiara or large parure. Circa 1860 70. The pendant is 2cm in diameter and the later added bale