Description
 Antique Edwardian 15ct gold peridot pendant/brooch & original 9ct gold chain, c1905.  A very pretty piece of Edwardian Jewellery. 15ct gold open work with an oval cut claw set peridot to the centre & a smaller round cut claw set peridot hangs on it's own loop to the bottom of the pendant. The central peridot is 0.55ct approximately & the smaller one is 0.25ct approximately. Peridots originated from the island of St. John in the red sea. The pendant has a pin verso, so can also be worn as a brooch. The pendant comes with it's original 9ct gold chain with a tube lock fastening. The pendant is marked 15ct, although the number 1 has been rubbed. The chain is marked 9ct. With presentation case. A fantastic addition to any collection. 
 
Significant Events, 1900-1910:
1900 Queen Victoria dies at Osborne House, Isle of Wight.
1905 First public protest by the suffragettes.
1910 The first public radio broadcast takes place.
 
Date
c1905
 
Weight
4.74 grams 
With box: 66.19 grams
 
Length of Chain
205mm from nape of neck.
 
Length of pendant
55mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks due to genuine age use & polishing.