Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold, Diamond, and Pearl Portrait Pendant Brooch

Created circa 1900, at the dawn of the Edwardian era, this enchanting portrait pendant brooch reflects a period defined by elegance, romance, and exquisite craftsmanship. Inspired by the sentimental jewelry traditions of the Victorian age, portrait jewels were treasured as intimate expressions of love, remembrance, and personal devotion, often worn close to the heart as keepsakes of a beloved person. Fashioned in warm 14k yellow gold and embellished with sparkling diamonds and lustrous pearls, this captivating jewel bridges two eras of design, the romantic sentiment of the 19th century and the refined sophistication of Edwardian society. A beautiful relic of a more personal age, it embodies the enduring allure of antique jewelry and the stories carried through generations.

• Circa 1900

• Unmarked, tests 14k yellow gold 

• 12 old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.30 carat total, graded H-I color, I1 clarity, accented by numerous round pearls

• Measures 1 ⅛ x 1 ⅛ in.

• Estimated gross weight: 6.1 grams

• Excellent vintage condition, wear in the form of minor scratches, and wear appropriate with age.

• Retractable pendant bail