Reserve For Client : The Golden Age - Victorian 22K Gold Carved Oak Leaves & Acorn Necklace (VICN044)
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The Golden Age Age - Victorian 22K Gold Carved Oak Leaves & Acorn Necklace. This exquisite necklace is crafted from 22K yellow gold. The necklace features a high karat gold, Victorian styling, and high quality hand-crafted workmanship. This beautiful necklace is comprised of 5 beautifully carved oak leaf and acorn motifs, which are attached to a chain. The motifs are dimensional and display beautiful detail. The chain is a belcher style, with a secure spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This Victorian era necklace is in amazing condition, showcasing exquisite meaningful oak leaves. Truly a piece to be cherished and enjoyed for many years to come.
Note: Appraisal included with the necklace. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antique value of antique jewelry.
Comments: A beautiful deeply carved rich 22K gold heirloom piece from the Victorian era.
History: Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.
Since the earliest ties between humans and oaks, a very strong symbolic image of oaks has developed in which these trees have become associated with longevity, strength, stability, endurance, fertility, power, justice, and honesty.
Measurements: Necklace 17"
Weight: 9.22 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Europe
Date: Circa 1890