Victorian Diamond & Pearl Star Pendant coin jewellery The cornicello (aka cornetto or

The cornicello (aka cornetto or corno portafortuna

The stone rests in an eight-claw mount with an openworked flower petal design behind

presumably featuring the Roman-looking lady and her husband (or maybe not

and the oval stones rest in crisp gold bezel settings

Run so fast they're temporarily blinded) and lotusy foliate motifs indicating they're probably Art Deco Egyptian Revival as opposed to Art Nouveau as they initially appear

Victorian Diamond & Pearl Star Pendant coin jewellery The cornicello (aka cornetto orDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A fabulous antique diamond and pearl star pendant. It's set with velvety pearls graduated in size along the points of the star, with a centre diamond surrounded by six pearls, creating a floral shape. The pendant has an original pearl bail with brooch fittings and is crafted in 18k gold. Dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. STONES Pearl & Diamond MEASUREMENTS 3. 3 x 3. 1 (not including bail) Bail: 1. 1cm length WEIGHT