Description

Mid 20th Century; 32” length, silver overlaid 14K yellow gold antique fox head pendant/brooch combination item, with a 10K yellow gold jump ring style bail and an early hinged pin with a c-catch, a safety latch, and a converter to remove the bail. The pendant features pave set rose and mine cut diamonds throughout the front with bead set round ruby gemstone eyes and a high polished back section. It hangs from a cultured freshwater pearl strand with a sterling silver fish hook style clasp. Pendant measures 32.0 mm x 17 mm and is hand constructed and assembled. The custom pin converter is 18K white gold. Contains (74) mine and rose cut diamonds, 0.004 to 0.12 ct each. Total weight 2.19 ct. (est.) clarity SI-1 to I-1, color H-J, cut poor to good, polish poor to good. (2) round faceted rubies 0.04 - 0.04ct each. Total weight 0.08ct (est.) Clarity Type II, slightly included, transparent, color medium purplish red, cut good, brilliancy 50%-70% moderate red fluorescence. Pearl strand measures 32” length, size 8.3-9.0 (clasp pearl is 3.5) mm, near round, white with rose overtones, very good luster, clean surface, very good nacre, excellent matching with a sterling silver fish hook with accent pearl with a hallmark of 925 and trademark of “Desired” Overall, appears to be in very good condition. Total weight of pendant 7.33 grams, total weight of necklace and pendant 101 grams. Please view photos. Provenance: Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina

Medium

14K Gold and Diamonds

Date

Mid 20th Century

Condition Report

Very Good

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

High-end designer fox head jewelry pendants crafted in 14K white gold feature detailed artisan metalwork often paired with sparkling pavé diamonds. Depending on the diamond carat weight, craftsmanship complexity, and brand, prices generally span from $750 for whimsical pavé accent designs to $6,400+ for luxury studio statement pieces.

Provenance

Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

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