A diamond, enamel and pearl Renaissance revival pendant/necklace, circa 1870

The ornate cross pendant with monochrome enamel decoration and scrolled foliate terminals, set with a central cushion-shaped diamond, weighing 3.00 carats, within an old brilliant-cut diamond surround, embellished with seed pearl finials and drops, suspended from a chain with seed pearl and enamel connecting links, remaining diamonds approximately 2.20 carats total, pendant length 7.5cm., chain length 56.0cm., pearls untested. Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000

Bonhams. Fine Jewellery, 29 Apr 2009. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)