Congressional Jewels

Heavy sterling turquoise pin pendant marked "R"

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This is a big pin pendant in sterling and turquoise. It is stamped "R" on the back with a score mark; there is no stamp for the sterling content, but I tested it and it does test correctly for sterling. It has a diameter of 2.5". The triangular piece of turquoise is about 1 3/8" x 1" at the widest points. The bale on the back has an opening of about a half inch, so could accomodate quite a thick chain. There is a little opening on the bottom of the bale, visible in the fourth photo; but only a very thin chain would pass through this opening, and most likley a thicker chain would be needed to carry the weight of the piece. It weighs 44.5 grams, which includes the weight of the stone. Some tarnish and surface wear/small scratches throughout, commensurate with age and use. Also some "waviness" and slight dings in the surface on the back.

Price: 189.00

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