An Antique Heart Pendant

made in Kazan between 1899 and 1908

The 14K gold heart pendant with a bird shaped gold bail is densely set with various sizes, cuts and shades of green Russian demantoids.

Height with bail – 33 mm (1 1/4 in.)

Width – 17 mm (5/8 in.)

sold without chain

Marked on the back with 56 zolotnik gold standard (14K)

with initials ‘ И А ‘ for Kazan head assay master Ivan Ado (1899-1908) and maker’s initials