Description
A museum-worthy EXTREMELY RARE magnificent & substantial antique Georgian corsage neck jewel! An amazing 200 years old craftsmanship of this convertible necklace is truly breathtaking! Two very similar crosses can be seen on a display at V&A Museum in London: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O144890/pendant-cross-unknown/ & https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O377414/pendant-unknown/ Made of solid 18k yellow gold & dating back to the early-mid 1800's, this beautiful necklace comes from Italy. A typical example of Italian hand work, this necklace boasts a state-of-art gold cut-out work. Lace-like handmade gold ornament looks extremely delicate & ethereal. The jewel is adorned with sparkling foiled garnet paste & can be adjusted in lenght according to the occasion. Each segment of this amazing piece is detachable, thus making this necklace a transformer adapting to your needs. As you can make it as long or as short, as you want. A perfect antique versatile jewel! Details: Dimensions: 18.5 x 6.5 cm or 7.3 x 2.56 inch (widest parts); Weight: 19 g; Stones: 35 faceted foiled garnet paste; Hallmarks: none, acid test shows 18k gold; Amazingly preserved piece, no damage or wear whatsoever. Collectors Item Antique Italian 19Th Century Cross Garnet Necklace, Georgian Era Solid 18K Gold Rococo Jewelry
