Victorian 18ct Gold & Natural Pearl Flower Pendant

A good 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold late VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). pendant that has been set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  graduated natural split pearls in a wonderful flower burst design. It has an unusual top loop which is also a pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc’s mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl.  set flower. The Victorians loved flower themed jewels and this pendant is a marvellous example. It was made circa 1880. Test basilglossaryThis is a test glossary term term.