A 19th century Ottoman Turkish diamond centrepiece necklet and ear pendants en suite

Description

graduating pierced scroll and foliate fringe panels scattered with unfacetted diamonds, length from 2.5 to 5.5cm, the central panel terminating in a rose cut diamond, approximate diameter 4.9mm, estimated approximate weight 0.30ct, articulated bar back section, with a hook fitting either side, total length 51.5cm, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, together with a matching pair of cluster ear pendants, each set with ten faceted and unfaceted diamonds, cluster diameter 1.8cm, hook fittings, overall length 2.7cm, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, gross weight 50.9g (2)

Condition report:

Overall condition; Fair to good

Necklet:

One small diamond is lacking

Diamonds chipped/broken

One section, fifth bar in from one end is held together by wire, attention required

Heavy tarnishing and wear to central section and back chain

Ear pendants

One diamond in top section lacking

Diamonds chipped/broken

Visible lead solder repair to one

Wire fittings are misshapen

Mounts are heavily tarnished with heavy scratches and wear