An extremely rare 1870s solid gold, ruby, sapphire and fine natural pearl negligee necklace.
This delicate hand made necklace is in an exceptionally feminine style. Fine gold chains set with genuine natural pearls. These chains are joined with vivid red earth mined rubies each hand set in fine gold. They form a beautiful mesh which finishes at the bottom with lovely tassels. The clasp and the tassels are set with fine Ceylon cornflower blue sapphire.
Dating to the 1870s it is of museum quality.
Testing confirms solid 14K gold, It weighs 21.45 grams.
It measures 18 1/8" long around the neck (460mm). The central pendant extends 2 3/4" from the necklace (70mm). The tassels themselves are each 1/2" wide (12mm).
The necklace is set with 240 genuine natural seed pearls. These pearls are not cultured as cultured pearls were not available in this era. Each lovely pearl is perfectly matched to the next one in the necklace.
There are 32 10 point unheated untreated red rubies. For a total carat weight of 3.10 carats. These precious stones are perfectly matched for color and are unheated fine gem quality rubies.
In addition to the natural pearls and vivid untreated red rubies there are 0.41 carats of glorious unheated untreated natural blue sapphires set in this astonishing piece.
What I find so lovely about this necklace is how it is absolutely dramatic and completely feminine and delicate at the same time.
It is in lovely antique condition and is ready to gift or to wear.
An Appraisal Report and Authenticity Report is included with your purchase.
We will ship in a presentation box ready for gifting and for safe keeping.
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