Romantic Reverie: Victorian Diamond Brooch-Pendant with Pearl Accent

A Victorian combined brooch-pendant from the Romantic Period, circa 1850, exudes sentimental charm with its 181 diamonds set in silver and backed by 14K yellow gold. The piece, very good in condition, features one prominent old brilliant cut diamond of around 1.00 carat, surrounded by 15 old mine cuts and numerous rose cuts totalling approximately 2.50 carats. The brooch-pendant, not ostentatious yet deeply symbolic, carries a single natural pearl, underscoring the Victorian affinity for nature and nuanced craftsmanship that required less precious metal yet achieved a look of quiet opulence.