Art Deco 18ct White Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Pendant On 9ct White Gold Chain

A very stylish 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal – most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). Art DecoA movement within the arts between the two Great Wars (1920-1935) across Europe and the US, characterized by its clean, geometric designs. The aesthetic was intended to celebrate an age of progress and the modernity of the machine. pendant that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the period in it’s geometric design. It gives the impression of a stylised ribbon or tie set with a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use… within a millgrained setting. The hint of the deep blue colour of the lapis lazuliAn historically popular deep blue opaque gemstone. Lapis Lazuli is chiefly composed of the mineral Lazurite and is often flecked with gold Pyrite, giving each stone a unique mysticism. on either side accentuates the design. The top articulates so it sits well on the neck when worn. It is on a 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) white gold chain