Fine and Unusual Fancy cut Diamond Maltese Vintage Platinum Cross.
ON HOLD Diamond maltese cross composed of 4 fancy tapered baguette cut diamonds and a small rectangular cut diamond. Resting on a platinum chain, this platinum maltese cross has an estimated 2.5 cts of fancy cut diamonds, bezel set so that one only see the fancy diamonds. These diamonds are estimated to be near colorless (H/J) and very slightly included to the first degree (VS1). The platinum chain is also vintage and is finished with a fine diamond barrel shaped clasp set with 30 small old cut white diamonds. The chain is 15 inches in length and weighs 108 grams.
The cross bears a five digit number, 28540. However, we cannot determine the original designer of the piece. Including the bale, the cross measures approximately 1 inch in length, thus the necklace hangs down approximately 16 inches. Circa 1960