18K Solid Gold and Platinum White Sapphire Pendant c. 1910 communion_pendant creating a mesmerizing illusion of

creating a mesmerizing illusion of a delicate "pool" within

Crafted during the late Victorian period it features rosy gold and yellow gold molded into flowers on the front with a smooth back

unlike solid gold

Foil backing was used in the Georgian period to help darker stone shine more brightly and add depth as cutting techniques were not as advanced

18K Solid Gold and Platinum White Sapphire Pendant c. 1910 communion_pendant creating a mesmerizing illusion ofLuminous, beautifully crafted, and effortlessly chic, this early Art Deco pendant was crafted around 1920. Bearing an eagle head hallmark on the bail, the pendant was crafted from 18k gold and topped with platinum to better reflect the light from the old European cut white sapphire which centers this lovely piece. The frame surrounding the sapphire is inlaid with diamond chips. White sapphires were often used as diamond substitutes as they are hard