Victorian Diamond Round Pendant, circa 1880

18ct gold and silver set late Victorian, Diamond round shaped Pendant circa 1880 Floral and starburst motif design with round Victorian cut (old mine) diamonds, approx 5ct (Carats) in total. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18ct yellow gold with “silver Set” channel setting. Total diamond weight: approx. 5 cts, G/H/I, VVS-SI1. Setting diamonds in gold with a thin layer of silver, “silver set”, was a technique used in the Georgian/Victorian/Art Nouveau periods as white coloured gold and platinum were not yet available. A very thin layer of silver was applied to the gold, on which the diamonds were set, to show them off to their best advantage (as the yellow would reflect and distort the white colour of the diamonds). In fitted period box. With Platinum chain. Dimensions: Pendant Height 37mm (including bale), Pendant 31mm Width 31mm (at widest) Depth 10mm Chain length 44cm (16”)