14K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pendant with a Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite and Diamond Flower Overlay and Chinese Characters Meaning "Double Happiness"

This fancy 18K yellow gold pendant features an oval mother-of-pearl background with a floral motif overlay. The rose designed flower boasts 28 round pink sapphires and a diamond centre. The stem swirls to one side and then loops in the other direction to become the bale and five leaves, each set with round tsavorite garnets sprouting forth. Located to one side, and overlapping the frame is a decorative hanzi symbol meaning "double happiness" in Chinese. And sweeping the balance of the frame are prong-set fancy brown coloured diamonds, accented with black rhodium. A 20-inch 14K yellow gold chain with lobster clasp is included.

The Double Happiness symbol has traditionally been associated with marriage, with the matching pair of characters conveying wishes for happiness to the new couple. Said to have been created for the marriage of the emperor’s chancellor during the Song Dynasty, in the thousand or so years since, Double Happiness has become ubiquitous in the world of Chinese weddings. Today, the symbol for Double Happiness has expanded beyond weddings into general wishes for happiness and quality.

• 18K yellow gold (pendant) and 14K yellow gold (chain)
• (1) 31 mm x 22 mm oval mother-of-pearl
• (49) round, brilliant-cut diamonds (0.74 ctw)
• (28) round pink sapphires (0.43 ctw)
• (18) round tsavorite garnet (0.27 ctw)
• Diamond clarity: I-1 to I-2
• Diamond colour: fancy brown
• Average total gram weight is 15.30
• Pendant measures approximately 4 cm from top to bottom
• Chain measures approximately 20" in length
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $7,495.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.