About this object
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ID:
A14104
Production date:
late 16th century - early 17th century
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Location:
In Store
A three-drop pendant of enamelled gold set with two faceted sapphires and a pale-pink cabochon spinel. There is a pearl on one rod; the other is missing. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
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Measurements
L 72 mm (overall), W (max) 15 mm; T 6 mm; (top stone - sapphire) 10 mm x11 mm x 4 mm; (central stone - sapphire) 12 mm x 15 mm x 6 mm; (drop – spinel) 15 mm x 11 mm x 7 mm; WT10.76 g; (sapphire) RI 1.766-1.774; SG 3.99-4.00; Mohs 9; (spinel) RI 1.712-1.736; SG 3/58-3.61; Mohs 8
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Materials
sapphire (corundum [blue]; aluminium oxide; crystal system - hexagonal/trigonal); spinel, (magnesium aluminium oxide; crystal system - isometric); pearl ( ) ; gold; enamel
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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