Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant bee " inspired by an essay

" inspired by an essay on animals she had earlier read by Horace Bushnell entitled "Essay on Animals"

Great quality and the sweetest of sentiments

and remain in good condition showing strong and colourful iridescence

18ct stamp (partially rubbed)

Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant bee " inspired by an essayDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 A stunning antique cross pendant dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. It's set with stunning old cut diamonds the centre stone rests in a square shaped setting, where vibrant French cut blue sapphires spread from the middle. The edges are finished in fine millegrain platinum, and the other old cuts rest at each end point of the cross. It's beautifully proportioned throughout, modelled in platinum, with an original rose