Antique Victorian Moonstone Necklace Silver 18ct Gold Gilt CarnelianAn enchanting antique Victorian moonstone necklace, adorned with a delicate fringe of glowing cabochon moonstone droppers that shimmer with a soft, ethereal blue glow. Each stone dangles from a fine silver cable chain, richly gilded in 18ct yellow gold, and held with a large spring ring clasp, added later for extra security. Moonstone has long been admired for its otherworldly glow, once thought to be moonlight captured in solid form. In Greek
It’s a wonderful antique find
black and white enamel
edged with milgrain with gold beaded shoulders and a grooved band at the back
Measures: 56mm across x 42mm down
tourists who visited archaeological ruins in Italy brought Lava stone home as souvenirs and had them made into fabulous jewellery pieces that were created depicting Gods
some detailed with a grid patterning to give them a distinct texture and sheen
old cut diamonds were considered the highest quality with skilfully hand-cut facets that were said to gently dance by candlelight
including depictions of various flowers and plants
all displaying a vibrant medley of swirling colours
It’s very pretty and would make a glamorous anniversary gift or engagement ring
Turquoise is considered a stone of good fortune and has long been associated with the forget me not due to the stones matching sky-blue colouring
with faceted scales encircling the band
