Victorian Amethyst Necklace art deco "He was charged with transposing

"He was charged with transposing the hall-marks from certain articles of goldware to other similar articles of the same or inferior value

The beast comprises a venomous

Built in 9ct yellow gold with split-claw mounts

and allowing light in behind the stones

Victorian Amethyst Necklace art deco "He was charged with transposingSublime late Victorian necklace with three large amethyst gemstones in gold collet settings. The stones are, from top to bottom, a rectangular cushion cut, a square cushion cut orientated with corners pointing down, and a teardrop pear; the differing cuts and orientations forming a pleasing vertical asymmetry. The pendant hangs from a fine cable link chain that fastens with its original barrel clasp crafted in 15 carat gold throughout. Era: Victorian,