Black and White Heart Pendant with Central Bead
Jewelry, Costume Pendant • Mass-market fashion jeweler (unidentified manufacturer)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Fashion Jewelry / Costume Jewelry
Medium & Technique
Rhinestones/crystals in channel or pave setting with a synthetic bead on a base metal (likely silver-toned alloy or rhodium-plated copper) box chain
Creation Period
Contemporary (Late 20th - Early 21st Century)
Dimensions & Format
Pendant: approx. 2.5 x 2.5 cm; Portrait orientation heart; total chain length unknown
Subject Description
A three-tiered heart-shaped pendant featuring an outer and inner border of black rhinestones, a middle border of clear white rhinestones, and a large black spherical bead at the center. The piece is attached to a standard box-link chain.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible surface scratches on the central bead and some dulling of the metal
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$2.00 - $10.00 USD (typically sold in bulk lots)
Provenance History
Likely retail consumer purchase; no visible maker's marks or luxury branding visible in the image
Art Historical Significance
Minimal; representative of commercial mass-produced romantic-themed accessories for the general consumer market
Notable Features
Contrasting tri-color concentric heart design and the use of a box-link chain which provides more durability than standard cable chains.
Condition Issues
Notable surface abrasions and horizontal scuffing on the central black bead; minor oxidation/wear on the metal jump ring and chain links
Conservation Recommendations
Clean with a soft microfiber cloth; avoid ultrasonic cleaners which may loosen the adhesive-set stones; store in a dry environment to prevent metal oxidation