Congressional Jewels

925 marcasite blue crystal heart pendant

This is a blue crystal stone heart pendant in sterling silver and marcasites, with a heart-shaped bale above. The inside back of the bale is stamped "925." The chain is stamped "925" on the snib, "925, Italy" on one end of the clasp, and what I think is "BB" inside a diamond shape (either "BB" or "88," very tiny, so hard to read, but I think it is a "BB"). The outer dimensions of the heart are 1.25" x 1.25", not counting the heart bale above, which is 3/8". The opening on the bale is 8mm. Blue stone is 7/8" x 7/8". There is some tiny chipping/wear on edges of the front facets of the stone, but you have to be looking closely for that. Also some small tarnish spots and surface wear on the metal, commensurate with age and use. The chain is 18" long, 3mm wide and has a lobster claw clasp. The stone is fairly transparent, so you can see the framework of the setting through it. This is a beautiful piece. Overall in very good pre-owned condition, flaws as noted.

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