Victorian Pearl Collar Necklace edwardian Built in 18 carat gold

Built in 18 carat gold

and that they were made in Naples where coral carving has been an important facet of its artistic culture since antiquity

Applied gold scrollwork and granulation decorate the gallery

It's crafted in 15 carat gold and the goldwork is really quite excellent

Victorian Pearl Collar Necklace edwardian Built in 18 carat goldExquisite Victorian collar necklace set with seed pearls and a single old cut diamond. Made around 1900, at a time when jewellery trends were transitioning from big and ornate Victorian statement pieces to more delicate and refined pieces designed to be much more easily worn, it incorporates elements from both the late 19th and early 20th centuries: floral symbolism, lavish use of pearls, knife edge drops. It hangs from a substantial cable link chain