1889 Imperial Russian Finland Pendant Locket 18K Gold Diamonds Rubies / 6.5gr

Description

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Finish / Imperial Russian period Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold with
Openwork Diamond Star in Silver clusters surrounded with border of Rubies
. Streamlined body - friendly design. Tightly closing halves with two internal removable Rose Gold bezels inside with original glass plates. Original photo of the previous owner.
In fine used condition, no punctures, very minor dents and scratches. Hinges and the lock of the locket in working order ; it will close securely with a click. Engraved monogram on the back side, dated  3/8  32.
XIX cent hallmarks of Grand Duchy of Finland (Великое княжество Финляндское) that existed
existed between 1809 -1917 being an autonomous part of Russian Empire. That autonomy even allowed Finish goldsmiths to hallmark Gold and Silver items using different and special Finish hallmarking standards. Hallmarked 18K, Helsinki. Maker's marks not clear to read
Year hallmarks H4 = made in 1889.
( Btw ,1889 was the year when Russification policies were enacted which saw the introduction of limited autonomy and reduction of Finnish cultural expression and caused some tensions)
Dimensions :  pendant without bail measures 17 mm x 17 mm x 11 mm deep.
Silver Star is Ø 10 mm wide. All diamonds of old European diamond hand -cut type .Larger diamond in the center Ø 3.5 mm / 0.17ct , four around Ø 2.5 mm / 0.06ct each. Color ca. G,H /VS
Numerous kare cut Rubies Red Rubies, all in place. No missing stones.
Weight : 6.5 grams
Note:  this pendant sell without chain. Other pendants on the last image will not be included/ sell separately
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Buyers from EU countries will be charged extra  25 %  of the sum stated above. EU tax.