Imperial Topaz Pendant, circa 1900 | London 🇬🇧

Imperial Topaz pendant, circa 1900. YELLOW GOLD, TOPAZ PRICE: £25,500 DESCRIPTION Imperial Topaz pendant. Set with a natural cushion shape old cut topaz in an open back cut-down setting with an approximate weight of 19 carats, to an exceptional pendant featuring stylised claws, a scalloped gallery and open backholing, fitted to top with bale and accompanied by a belcher chain terminating in a secure push clasp, pendant approximately 2cm in length, chain approximately 20" in length. Tested yellow gold, circa 1900. REFERENCE NUMBER: 29360 PERIOD: Victorian METAL: Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Topaz, Old Cut, approximately 19ct DIRECTOR'S NOTES Imperial Topaz is a rare and highly prized gemstone. Celebrated for its vibrant hues, Imperial Topaz ranges from saturated golden-sherry to reddish-orange with pink or yellow undertones. This term, "Imperial Topaz", strictly refers to stones with intense, saturated colors within this narrow spectrum, and is highly sought after by gem collectors. The term "Imperial" is thought to originate from two main theories: one links it to Russian Tsars, who reserved the finest Ural mountain topaz for royalty, while the other attributes it to Brazil’s Emperor Peter II, who received a reddish topaz in 1881. ——— BERGANZA 88-90 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8PN, United Kingdom Phone: +44 20 7430 039 WhatsApp: +44 20 7404 2336 Email: info@berganza.com