Vintage Large Blue John Pendant with Sterling Silver Chain

A striking vintage Blue John pendant, dating to the 2000s, featuring a beautifully patterned round cabochon of natural Blue John, set within an ornate sterling silver mount and accompanied by a substantial silver chain.

The Blue John displays dramatic bands of deep violet-purple, inky blue and creamy white, with delicate golden-brown markings running through the stone. The contrasting colours form a distinctive, almost landscape-like pattern, showcasing the natural beauty of this unusual variety of fluorite, traditionally associated with Derbyshire's Peak District.

The polished round cabochon is securely bezel-set at the centre of an openwork sterling silver mount, surrounded by an elegant arrangement of scrolling motifs. The decorative silverwork adds a lovely sense of movement to the design while allowing the gemstone's striking colours to remain the focal point.

Suspended from a substantial 18-inch sterling silver chain, the pendant has a pleasing weight and presence, making it a wonderful statement piece. Its combination of richly coloured Blue John and decorative silverwork gives it a distinctive character, ideal for anyone who appreciates unusual gemstones and traditional craftsmanship.

Details

• Era: Vintage, circa 2000s
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Gemstone: 1 natural round cabochon-cut Blue John, measuring approximately 24.5mm in diameter, displaying distinctive violet-purple, deep blue and creamy white banding
• Weight: Approximately 30.8g (pendant 12.3g; chain 18.5g)
• Hallmarks: Chain hallmarked with maker's mark, '925', Common Control Mark and London Assay Office mark
• Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition overall, with some minor surface scratches to the Blue John
• Packaging: Presented in our signature gift box

Measurements

• Pendant Length: Approximately 47mm including the bail, or 36mm excluding the bail
• Pendant Width: Approximately 36mm
• Pendant Depth: Approximately 5.5mm
• Chain Length: Approximately 18 inches (45.7cm)
• Chain Width: Approximately 6.25mm

All gemstones have been professionally examined, authenticated, and recorded by GIA Graduate Gemologist.

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