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Victorian 15ct Gold Multi-Gem Harlequin Necklace

172H
240 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

This delicate 15ct gold Victorian Harlequin necklace dates to around 1880. The fine link chain dances with eleven graduated oval cut gemstones, including deep red garnets, muted green and yellow zircons, a lovely violet spinel and a royal blue sapphire, but centering on a bold 2.96 cts colourless topaz, helping the fringe fall neatly about the neck.   The rainbow effect of many colours was associated with the traditional costume of the Harlequin in the Italian Commedia dell’Arte.

Ollys Pick

This is such a pretty look!

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Item Number
172H
Measurements
Length: 42 cm long
Gemstones: (from bolt ring across) garnet, zircon, zircon, blue sapphire cabochon, garnet, topaz, zircon, spinel, zircon, sapphire, zircon. The largest, the topaz, measures 2.96 cts 8 mm x 9.9 mm. The smallest, the garnet, 4.6 mm x 5.3 mm.
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Yellow gold, likely 15ct.
Condition
Lovely condition overall, with little to no damage to the facet edges
The bolt ring clasp is of a lesser carat gold than the chain and is likely a replacement
Discovered
8 months ago
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