Antique moonstone and yellow gold necklace. Made during the late 19th - early 20th century, during the late Victorian or Edwardian era. Measures 14 1/4 inches long. Necklace with wonderful cabochon moonstones set in fleur-de-lis type drops, two adjacent smaller gems contained in mirror-image c-scrolls and a larger moonstone suspended below them. The central setting is a more elaborate 4-sectioned, flower, comprised also of c-scrolls with a moonstone radiating on the outside of each section, as well as between sections. IN the center is a cruciform flower, composed entirely of cabochon moonstones. The chain is very fine - a plait comprised of many strands. Clasp in good, working order. We found no hallmarks, but the gold was tested with the most sophisticated electronic equipment available. The mounts test as 17k; the chain as 15-16k and the clasp as 10k. Good condition. GOld tested on Tri Electronics gold tester - GXL 24 PRO. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4107 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN / EDWARDIAN MOONSTONE NECKLACE
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