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La Renaissance - Georgian Silver Rock Crystal, Pearl & Enamel Necklace. This amazing necklace is crafted from, a European silver grade 900 silver(tested). Featuring beautiful fine silver detail, natural pearls, genuine rock crystal gemstones, and hand enamel work. The chain on this piece is a fancy type belcher chain that connects to double stranded connected chains, which are attacked to the pendant with silver links. The beautiful gorgeous pendant is hand crafted with lovely lace like silver work. The central gem is expertly bezel set with genuine rock crystal, the bezel is decorative with a rope design. The pendant has very fine engraved leaves made off silver, lustrous natural pearls with a silvery white colour. The central gem is pear shaped , one oval , and 6 round crystals. The enamel work is delicate and beautiful, varying from tiny panels of black and white enamel , and floral enamels with a centre sterling bead , the enamel work colours are reserved in these flowers , with the white being the prominent colour. This piece is just breathtaking , truly a very special piece too be treasured and enjoyed for many years to come.
Measurements: Necklace 16" wearable length Pendant 56mm x 43mm Total length of necklace 18"
Stone Size: Pear rock crystal 12mm x 10mm Oval 6mm x 4mm Round 4mm Natural pearls 3mm each
Weight: 17.9 grams
Condition: Excellent Note: Chain replaced at later date( chain is strong and durable) , small hairline crack on one enamel floral piece. This is not uncommon on early enamel work. Enamel is wired securely.
Origin: Europe Provenance: England
Date: Circa 1840