Early 20th Century Synthetic Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant feed-gender-unisex The flowers are surmounted by

The flowers are surmounted by a tiny diamond leaf

The pearl adds a refined touch to the playful theme

with the serpent clutching a beautifully engraved heart-shaped locket suspended below

Deco style

The textured fur

Early 20th Century Synthetic Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant feed-gender-unisex The flowers are surmounted byAn elegant early 20th century pendant, set with a vivid synthetic ruby at its centre, framed by a halo of glittering rose cut diamonds. The mix of warm gold and cool platinum like white metal gives the piece a refined contrast that was so beloved in Edwardian and early Art Deco jewels. The use of synthetic rubies became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, following the breakthrough of the French chemist Auguste Verneuil in 1902. These