1926 US Indian Head Coin Pendant with Diamond Surround Necklace
A ten dollar US Indian head coin pendant, this 1926 gold coin is 90% fine gold and 10% fine copper, approximate 21.6ct and has a total weight of 16.7 grams with a diameter of 1.06 in. One side depicts an Indian head and the other an eagle. The 18ct yellow gold pendant surround with an approximate weight of 14.5 grams, is set with 1=0.15ct marquise cut diamond, 102=1.52ct round brilliant cut diamonds and 14=0.70ct round brilliant cut diamonds. All are G colour SI clarity. The pendant is fitted with a 9ct yellow gold chain. Length: 17.32 in. weight: 6.4 grams.
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- Brilliant Cut - In their naturally occuring state diamonds have little life or sparkle and for many centuries were simply cut in half and worn in amulets. Invented at the end of the 17th century by a Venetian diamond cutter, a "brilliant cut" diamond has 58 facets arranged in a regular geometric relationship, with 33 above the crown and 25 below on the pavilion.
The introduction of the brilliant cut increased the popularity of diamonds in jewellery as it was the first cut to reveal the fire of the diamond, with the light being internally reflected from one facet to another, and was superior to the previously used table cut and rose cut.Variants to the brilliant cut have emerged since the end of the 17th century, but the popularity of the original brilliant cut has continued to the present time, where it is still the most commonly found cut.
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