An exceptional early 19th-century diamond heart necklace. Fifty-five fine old mine-cut diamonds are set in the form of a flaming heart. The central stone is a natural yellow pear-shaped diamond. The estimated diamond weight is 3.25 carats combined. The stones are set in silver closed-back settings, typical of the period. England, circa 1820.

Measures 1.25" drop length and 1" wide. The pendant comes with a rare 18k gold Georgian-era micro-belcher link chains with a modern clasp.