{"product_id":"georgian-imperial-topaz-pendant","title":"Georgian Imperial Topaz Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Georgian pendant dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. It features a rich, golden coloured imperial topaz nestled within a halo of bright, lustrous pearls, and is crafted in 9 carat gold throughout. After starting life as a brooch, it was converted to a pendant sometime in the distant past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperial topaz is a particularly special example of the gemstone and the most prized naturally hued variety. Its colour spans from vibrant yellow to rich orange and golden brown colours, even sometimes displaying pink and violet undertones. Russia's Ural Mountains have been a leading source of imperial topaz since the 19th century, and Brazilian imperial topaz mined in the Minas Gerais region is among the world's finest. Different varieties of the gemstone are said to hold different symbolic meanings, with imperial topaz being linked to creativity and strength. This highly sought-after variety of topaz is also strongly associated with royalty, likely as a result of the way in which its ownership was restricted to the Russian royal family after it was discovered in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Georgian, circa 1820\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant: 3.0cm (including bail) by 1.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: Imperial Topaz (3.44ct calculated weight) \u0026amp; Natural \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/blogs\/gemstones\/pearl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePearls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as 9ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition; bail is a conversion (brooch fittings removed) and one pearl appears to be a replacement (4 o'clock).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51487719686456,"sku":"PA251","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/georgian-imperial-topaz-pendant-6670030.jpg?v=1768626855","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/georgian-imperial-topaz-pendant","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}