Carved Colombian Emerald Horse Head and Fine White Diamond Pendant Necklace, c. 1960
The well made pendant is platinum suspending an approximately 3 ct. Colombian emerald surrounded by approximately 1.6 cts. of well matched brilliant cut diamonds estimated to be near colorless (G/H) and very slightly included (VS). The 31 diamonds are bead set within milgrained edges.
The suspended, prong set, horse head is carved well, this emerald displays a medium bright clean green color. The pendant including the bale is approximately 1.5 inches long and 1 5/8th inches across. This well crafted platinum pendant is not marked however we have performed an acid test to confirm that it is platinum. The chain is 16 inches long, 18K white gold and marked 750.
The year of the fire horse brings up imagery of remarkable bravery as is true with all of the Chinese new years. The animals depicted suggest traits that are instructive for the individual celebrating the New Year. So in this instance, ordinarily a horse would fear fires but the fire horse is without fear in the face of life's most daunting intimidations. He is, in contrast to the ordinary example, bold, courageous, resourceful and efficient at confronting and conquering fearsome obstacles that would keep one from success, whether that success is measured interpersonally, socially or economically.
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