This slide pendant has the fluid, confident design language of late 1980s American fine jewelry at its best — a sweeping ribbon form that twists at the bail and opens into a wide curved frame, with a prong-set round brilliant diamond at center and nine channel-set baguettes running along the lower arm. The design has real movement to it, and the contrast between the open negative space and the polished gold surfaces gives it a presence larger than its actual footprint.
The slide format is one of the most wearable pendant styles made — no chain attachment needed, no clasp to fuss with. It threads directly onto any box or omega chain you already own. For context, comparable pieces in this style and quality sell for up to $850 in vintage jewelry boutiques. This listing is priced well below that — you're getting the same piece without the boutique markup.
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Condition:
Good pre-owned estate condition. Gold shows light surface wear consistent with age. All stones secure, no chips or damage noted. Cleaned and ready to wear.
Why It Stands Out:
Slide pendants from this era were made to be worn daily, and the design holds up — the proportions are generous enough to read well on the neck without being heavy. The baguettes are notably clean for a piece at this price point, and the center stone is lively and bright face-up despite inclusions only visible under magnification. At current gold prices the metal content alone anchors real value.
Diamonds visually identified under magnification; characteristics consistent with natural diamonds. Not independently certified. Metal confirmed 14k by stamp.