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Composition

Mount Details

  • ConstructionMachine made chain, handmade pendant with polished finish.
  • ClaspSpring ring
  • LengthTotal length: approximately 47cm · Chain length: approximately 43cm · Drop length: approximately 4cm
  • DesignCollet-set straight bar drop necklace.
  • Metal PurityYellow metal, assessed as 9ct gold via electro-chemical testing.
  • MarkingsClasp marked 9ct. Not hallmarked. Under the UK Hallmarking Act 1973, many antique pieces are legally exempt from hallmarking requirements. This piece has been assessed and is consistent with the period and metal type indicated.
  • Gross WeightApproximately 3.3 grams.
  • Curated FromEngland.

Gemstone Details

Total Carat Weight: Approximately 1.15ct

Measurements and grading are approximate and represent the average of all gemstones in each section, unless actual measurements are noted.

Aquamarine — Oval Faceted

  • Quantity1
  • Dimensions7.10mm × 5.30mm × 3.43mm (approximate)
  • Est. Weight0.81ct
  • ColourLight very slightly greyish, very slightly greenish blue (vslgB 3/3)

Aquamarine — Round Faceted

  • Quantity1
  • Dimensions4.95mm × 4.95mm × 2.65mm (approximate)
  • Est. Weight0.34ct
  • ColourLight slightly greyish, very slightly greenish blue (vslgB 3/2)

The Spindrift

Edwardian (1901–1915)
Storied Find #: 053-26
Crafted in 9ct yellow gold approximately c.1905–1915, The Spindrift is an Edwardian pendant necklace of particular lightness and linear grace. A round aquamarine, bezel-set with millegrain edging, sits as a station mid-chain before descending via a slender straight bar to an open oval frame, within which a larger oval aquamarine swings freely in its own millegrain collet — catching the light differently with every movement. The stones share the same pale, glassy blue-green — the colour of shallow coastal water or the delicate spray of a breaking wave — and together they create a sense of gentle suspension, as though the piece is perpetually mid-fall.
Length: 43cm
Sentimental Token

In the Victorian language of gems — a tradition that carried seamlessly into the Edwardian era — aquamarine signified hope, and love kept clear and unclouded. Its exceptional transparency made it a fitting emblem of truthful affection. That the stone arrived at the jeweller's bench already carrying two thousand years of protective lore as the Sailor's Stone makes it richer still — but it is hope, not the sea, that governs a piece like this. In modern associations, aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the recognised stone for the 19th wedding anniversary.

Sustainability

Antique (Approx. 118 years old). By choosing a storied find from the Edwardian era, you are participating in an ethos that values the enduring spirit of an object. This piece represents a commitment to preservation, requiring no new mining.

You'll also receive:

  • ✦ Signature Eco Box
  • ✦ The Ane Antrin Mini Folio (Tasselled)
  • ✦ Insured & Tracked Shipping (Signature Required)
£575.00
UK tax included. Local taxes and international duties may apply upon delivery.
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