Victorian Seed Pearl "Harlequin" Necklace wedding band Ruby & Diamond

Ruby & Diamond

Fittings marked 750 (for 18k gold)

and presumable significantly pre-date the bangle (by

This example is slightly later

Natural Agate and Malachite panels

Victorian Seed Pearl "Harlequin" Necklace wedding band Ruby & DiamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Stunning Victorian harlequin necklace, circa 1880. It's fully strung with natural seed pearls and 19 individual gemstone drops including: blue sapphire cabochon, white sapphire, almandine garnet, chrysoprase, opal, hessonite garnet, turquoise, mabe pearl, emerald, ruby, and tourmaline (with some duplicates). Each of the gemstone settings features three seed pearl drops at the bottom as well as the collet set central gem.