Emerald Cut Aquamarine Appraisal

Emerald-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant in Yellow Gold

This jewelry item is a vertical pendant featuring a large center gemstone and three small accent stones. The primary stone is an aquamarine, characterized by its translucent light blue color and an octagonal emerald-shaped step cut. The stone is held in a four-prong setting made of yellow gold. Above the main stone sits a horizontal bar set with three small, round brilliant-cut diamonds (or diamond simulants) in individual bead settings, creating an elegant crown-like topper. The pendant is finished with a simple, polished rabbit-ear bail. In terms of condition, there is prominent surface scratching and scuffing visible on the table and crown facets of the aquamarine, suggesting regular wear or contact with abrasive surfaces. The metal shows some dulling of the polish, though no major structural damage or missing stones are apparent. This style is consistent with late 20th-century semi-fine jewelry, likely from the 1980s or 1990s. The craftsmanship is commercial grade, featuring common prong work and a standard decorative bridge between the bail and the gemstone cage.