Cerulean
Ideal_Rock
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Hello wonderful PSers!
I need your knowledge and generosity to help me identify this diamond necklace! I have no information on it really. My goal is to figure out the era of this piece so I can make sure the setting is in good shape (no loose diamonds), properly cleaned, and have it appraised and insured with the right specialist, but I have no idea where to start. It looks like Victorian designs I have seen...?
As far as I know, this is the family lore - my German Jewish grandfather fled Nazi Germany in 1938, and brought among his things three pieces of jewelry (whether he thought them to be most valuable, or if it was a matter of preference, or if they were meant to be tender in case of unsavory run-ins with police - it is unclear). Funnily enough, he'd end up having three children, each of whom was given one of the three pieces, including: an ancient, solid gold Roman coin set in a pendant, a pearl and diamond brooch, and the diamond necklace, that I have come to you about, because it was given to my mother.
The case appears original, or it was at least custom made for the necklace at some point, it nestles into a molded velvet base. I included photos to help identify. There is NO stamp on it anywhere and I know very little about jewelry, and apologies in advance for the subpar photos. It looks like white gold or silver (maybe plated? I see warm tones of metal in the back), seems to have the original chain, and a separate item designed to turn it into a brooch (in YG? don't know if it is original or not). The pendant is attached onto the chain via a decorative hook that reminds me of dangly earrings. It's hard to see in my terrible photos!
I would appreciate any insights or recommendations that you have to offer!

I need your knowledge and generosity to help me identify this diamond necklace! I have no information on it really. My goal is to figure out the era of this piece so I can make sure the setting is in good shape (no loose diamonds), properly cleaned, and have it appraised and insured with the right specialist, but I have no idea where to start. It looks like Victorian designs I have seen...?
As far as I know, this is the family lore - my German Jewish grandfather fled Nazi Germany in 1938, and brought among his things three pieces of jewelry (whether he thought them to be most valuable, or if it was a matter of preference, or if they were meant to be tender in case of unsavory run-ins with police - it is unclear). Funnily enough, he'd end up having three children, each of whom was given one of the three pieces, including: an ancient, solid gold Roman coin set in a pendant, a pearl and diamond brooch, and the diamond necklace, that I have come to you about, because it was given to my mother.
The case appears original, or it was at least custom made for the necklace at some point, it nestles into a molded velvet base. I included photos to help identify. There is NO stamp on it anywhere and I know very little about jewelry, and apologies in advance for the subpar photos. It looks like white gold or silver (maybe plated? I see warm tones of metal in the back), seems to have the original chain, and a separate item designed to turn it into a brooch (in YG? don't know if it is original or not). The pendant is attached onto the chain via a decorative hook that reminds me of dangly earrings. It's hard to see in my terrible photos!
I would appreciate any insights or recommendations that you have to offer!








