Making the Most - Natural Pearl Pendant Chain Hair Fitting in Box
If you ever obtain an antique box, don't forget to check if the bottom of the interior lifts up. Some larger boxes were designed to sequester additional fittings. For underneath what was already an amazing find were added treasures.
Inside the main area of the box was draped the original gold chain, along with an amazing star motif pearl pendant & brooch as well as a removable matching bale.
Lifting up the velvet-fitted area revealed a number of goodies.
- The original metal trembler hairpin that screws on or off
- A gold safety chain with natural seed pearls
- Two British Empire Exhibition 1 penny stamps from 1924
- 12 tiny pink glass pink buttons
- A clipping entitled, "Make the Most of Every Chance"
See below for the entire verse; see photos for all
And what a jewel it is. A glorious, large-size, natural pearl star motif, lacy gold pendant can be worn as a brooch or as a hair adornment. Leave on the removable matching bale for slipping it on the paperclip chain.
Remove the fitting and twist on the *trembler* hairpin for an exceptional jewel.
Entirely original and in amazing condition, this was a gift from one to another, fully hand engraved and dated.
Details:
Pendant, brooch, hair ornament & bale
Fifty-two half, natural white pearls
Sizes from 4 mm to less than 1 mm
One old mine cut diamond
.15 carats
18k yellow gold
Dated 1905
Chain:
15k yellow gold
Safety chain of 9k yellow gold and three petite natural seed pearls
The clipping reads, "Make the Most of Every Chance."
Learn to make the most of life.
Lose no happy day;
Time will never bring thee back
Chances swept away.
Leave no tender word unsaid.
Love while love shall last;
The old mill will never grind
With the water that has passed.
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A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
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*Custom's clearance times vary.
FREE WORLDWIDE!
FAST LIKE LIGHTNING!
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2-3 DAY via UPS, FedEx, or USPS.
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, redelivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations. Photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery - Usually by 10:30 am - $35 - to major areas
Overnight - $35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am - $45
Saturday Delivery - $50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping 1000s of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, even returns are free from anywhere within the US. Visit the Returns section for details. Our apologies, but due to customs forms and regulations, international buyers pay for return shipping.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is $75, fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service.*
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees.
*Custom's clearance times vary.
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