Composition
Mount Details
- ConstructionHandmade and cast parts, with a polished finish
- DesignCluster
- Metal Purity15ct gold and silver (white metal), tested using electro-chemical equipment
- Markings/Hallmarks15CT stamp present. Not hallmarked by an assay office. Under the UK Hallmarking Act 1973, many antique and vintage pieces are legally exempt from hallmarking requirements. This piece has been assessed and is consistent with the period and metal type indicated.
- Gross WeightApproximately 1.8 grams
- Curated FromEngland
Gemstone Details
Measurements and grading are approximate and represent the average of all gemstones in each section, unless actual measurements are noted.
Diamond Screening: All diamonds have been screened and are confirmed to be of natural origin.
Turquoise
- Quantity12
- CutRound cabochon
- Weight per StoneApprox. 0.04ct (average)
- Estimated Total Weight0.48ct
- Approximate DimensionsLength 2.10mm, Width 2.10mm, Depth 1.26mm (average)
- ColourColour ranges from dark green to light blue across the group.
Diamond
Condition
Grade: Very Good
This piece shows honest wear commensurate with its age. It is eye-clean overall, with no history of repair or alteration noted. The wire fittings are in good working order, and all settings are secure.
Keeper's Guide to Care
Wearability: Everyday Wear with Care
Gemstone Hardness: Turquoise, Mohs 5–6. Moderately hard, but porous, meaning it needs a gentler hand than its hardness rating alone would suggest.
This pair combines turquoise with diamond macles. Per our care guidance, a piece with stones of differing sensitivity is always treated according to its most vulnerable stone, so the whole piece follows turquoise's care needs rather than the diamonds' more resilient ones.
The Sensitive Souls (Turquoise): Turquoise 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. Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners entirely, these can be damaging to porous stones. If a refresh is needed between professional check-ups, a soft, barely-damp cloth is the safest approach; never submerge the piece.
Silver & Gold: The silver used in the star setting has developed a soft, soulful patina over time, this is part of its character rather than a fault, but a gentle buff with a polishing cloth will brighten it when desired. Keep the piece away from perfumes, lotions, and hairsprays, which can dull both the turquoise's surface and the metal's finish.
We recommend an annual professional check-up to ensure the settings remain secure and the earwire fittings continue to close properly, particularly given the piece's age and the delicacy of the cabochon settings.
