Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace hairwork 83ct Old European Cut Diamond

83ct Old European Cut Diamond - H/I colour

60ct central natural sapphire

the meaning of which I'm uncertain

The front depicts a quill pen and paper

Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace hairwork 83ct Old European Cut DiamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A gorgeous antique rivire necklace set with 25 turquoise paste gemstones. The oval faceted stones are set in closed foil backed settings, they're uniform in size and display the most beautiful vivid colour. It's crafted in silver throughout with a hook and eye clasp, and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860. 17 inches wearable length. Paste gemstones were popular throughout the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras.