About this object
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ID:
A14018
Production date:
late 16th-early 17th century
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Location:
In Store
An earring or pendant of enamelled gold set with six small opals and three pale-blue foiled and faceted sapphires: the upper pair with triangular girdles combined to form a lozenge, and the third set as a kite-shaped drop. The reverse is enamelled black and white. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
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Measurements
L 31 mm; W (max) 9 mm; T (max) 4 mm; WT 1.85g; (sapphire) RI 1.766-1.774; SG 3.99-4.00; Mohs 9; (opal) RI 1.44-1.46; SG 1.98-2.20; Mohs 5½-6½
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Materials
sapphire (corundum [blue and white]]; aluminium oxide; crystal system - hexagonal/trigonal); opal (hydrous silicon dioxide; crystal system - amorphous); gold; enamel; copper alloy
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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