Oval Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant

This jewelry item is a classic halo-style pendant featuring a large, oval-cut central gemstone, likely a dark blue sapphire. The central stone is characterized by its deep, opaque midnight-blue hue and shows visible surface wear, including multiple scuffs and abrasions across its table and facets. It is secured by several small yellow-gold prongs. Surrounding the center stone is a cluster ‘halo’ of approximately 14 smaller, round-brilliant accent stones, which appear to be either diamonds or high-quality cubic zirconia, each individually prong-set to create a scalloped border. The entire assembly is mounted in a yellow-gold metal setting, finished with a generous, polished tapered bail at the top for a neck chain. The piece exhibits a traditional aesthetic, typical of mid-to-late 20th-century costume or fine jewelry. While the gold-tone metal shows some minor surface scratches consistent with age and use, the primary condition concern is the significant scratching on the face of the sapphire-style center stone, which suggests the material may be softer than a high-grade natural sapphire, or has been handled without protective storage over a long period. The overall craftsmanship shows a standard commercial jewelry grade with a focus on a classic, elegant presentation.