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Find Out MoreA really pretty heavy gage 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold necklace that was made in the Belle Epoque period in France, circa 1900-1910. The French style at that time was so pretty and over the years I have seen a few of these garland necklaces but this one is particularly lovely. It is composed of five drops set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. pearls. The centre one has a tiny rose diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... above it. In between are garlands of roses. The reverse side has been engraved with flowers too which is a sign of quality. It would have been given as a token of esteem and is as appropriate to give now as it was in the early 1900s.
Eagle's head(French mark for 18ct gold) Lozenge with maker's mark.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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