Description
All original moonstone fringe necklace in 9ct yellow gold, complete with original chain and barrel clasp. This piece dates to the turn of the 20th century, circa 1890 – 1910.
The moonstones are all beautifully clear and bright with delicious blue schiller found in the highest quality antique moonstones.
The nine cabochons are graduated in size with the largest oval hanging in the centre measuring 14.2 x 8.6mm, and the smallest measuring 8.4 x 7.5mm. The moonstones have a combined carat weight of 17.5 carats
The necklace is 49cm or 19.2″ long. It weighs 7.6 grams
The gold is unmarked but has been verified by XRF test as slightly over 9ct gold throughout.
In beautiful antique condition. Some signs of wear to the stones commensurate with age.
Ready for immediate wear.