Red Stone Necklace Appraisal

Chimento Gold Collar Necklace with Red Stone Pendant

This exquisite piece is a Chimento brand collar necklace, elegantly presented within its original light-colored, possibly cream or ivory, fitted presentation box. The necklace features a rigid, flat gold-tone collar or 'omega' style chain, which exhibits a bright, polished finish with slight variations in tone that could indicate either natural aging of the gold or possibly a gold-plated base metal, though without hallmarks, this is speculative. The collar terminates with a simple, functional clasp mechanism, likely a lobster clasp or similar, in a contrasting silver-tone metal, clearly visible on the right side. Attached to the center front of the collar is a distinctive modern-style pendant. The pendant showcases a quadrilateral-shaped, dark red, possibly garnet or a similar deep red gemstone or glass inlay, which appears to have a textured or cabochon surface. This red element is set within a gold-tone frame that has an artistic, almost abstract design. Complementing the main red stone are two smaller, white, round stones, likely diamonds or cubic zirconia, suspended below the main pendant element on delicate gold-tone extensions. Another similar white stone is nestled within the gold framework above the red stone, adding to the symmetrical yet artistic asymmetry of the design. The overall design suggests a contemporary style, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century. The 'CHIMENTO' brand name is clearly printed in green lettering on the satin-lined interior of the box, indicating its manufacturer and likely Italian origin, known for high-quality jewelry. The item appears to be in excellent condition with no visible significant wear, chips, or damage to the stones or metal from the provided image, suggesting it has been well-preserved.