Russian Gold and Star Sapphire Egg Pendant, circa 1900

From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, of hammered rose gold enhanced with an oval high-cut sugarloaf cabochon star sapphire weighing approx 3.07 cts. Completely original and fitted with a gold suspension ring. Chain not included.

The inner ring stamped with a kokoshnik or date mark for 1908-17 and 56, the Russian gold standard for 14k.

13/16 in. (2.1 cm) long including suspension ring.

*SOLD*

For a Russian Imperial-era Easter egg necklace in our shop see Ref. no. CH125.

SKU: ME097

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Russian jewelers of the 19th century, including Fabergé favored high cabochon or sugarloaf cut for rubies and sapphires. Cabochon sapphires were always bezel-set (surrounded by metal) and functioned as accents on pendants and other jewels, or as thumbpieces for bellpushes, gumpots and cigarette-cases. In this case the sapphire was cut very high to display asterism or a star. The surrounding gold is textured to add interest to the design.

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