Composition
Mount Details
- ConstructionHandmade shank, shoulders, and under-setting; cast settings with a polished finish
- DesignHigh-domed cluster (beehive) setting
- Metal Purity9ct gold, confirmed by electro-chemical testing
- Markings/HallmarksStamped 14K (tested as 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 5.0 grams
- Curated FromEngland
Gemstone Details
- Total Carat Weight2.94 ct
Measurements and grading are approximate and represent the average of all gemstones in each section, unless actual measurements are noted.
Turquoise
- Quantity42
- CutRound cabochon
- Weight per StoneApprox. 0.07 ct (average)
- Estimated Total Weight2.94 ct
- Approximate Dimensions2.80mm x 2.80mm x 1.20mm (average)
- GradesColour — green
Condition
Grade: Very Good
The forty-two turquoise cabochons are free of chips, their colour having settled into a deeper, more textured green through decades of wear and handling. The scrollwork gallery and wirework beneath the dome remain crisp, with no softening or loss of detail. The gold mount carries a soft, warm patina consistent with its age. The stone settings have recently been professionally tightened.
Keeper's Guide to Care
Everyday Wear with Care
Gemstone Hardness: Turquoise, 5–6 on the Mohs scale, a moderately soft, porous stone that calls for a gentler hand than harder gems.
Turquoise belongs among what we call the Sensitive Souls of the gemstone world, alongside pearls, opals, and lapis lazuli. It is porous and should never be soaked. It thrives on the natural oils of your skin, so the best care is simply to wear it, it's happiest when it's with you. Avoid direct contact with perfumes, lotions, and household chemicals, which can dull its colour or seep into its surface over time. After wearing, a soft, dry cloth is all it needs.
Given the piece's high-domed profile, take care during activities where the cluster might catch or knock against a hard surface. We recommend an annual check with a professional jeweller to confirm the settings remain secure, particularly given the recent tightening noted in this piece's condition record.
