Victorian Opal Negligee Necklace ww2 There are rings and then

There are rings and then there are rings

and bears the owl hallmark reserved for pieces that were sent to the assay office in their finished form (the more common dog and eagle head were stamped on unfinished pieces)

to the impressionistic paintings of Igor Grabar

and it's estimated that the number of people working in jewellery manufacturing in the 1870s exceeded two thousand

Victorian Opal Negligee Necklace ww2 There are rings and thenDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 An enchanting antique negligee pendant set with three vibrant and colourful opal cabochons. Negligee necklaces are characterised by their multiple drops usually two of differing lengths. This one's crafted in 9 karat gold and features simple claw mounts and knife edge gold bar drops. It dates from the late 19th century, circa 1890. STONES Opal MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 16 inches Pendant: 3. 6 x 1. 4cm WEIGHT 3. 1g MARKS No