Antique Victorian Harlequin Gemstone Chain Necklace

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A long antique Harlequin necklace from the late Victorian era featuring an assortment of coloured gemstones, graduating in size from 0.10ct to 0.80ct. They include pink and green tourmalines, purple amethysts, orange citrines, red garnets, blue aquas and various other coloured quartz.

Harlequin jewellery is named after the colourful costumes of the 16th century comedy actors of the same name. The style was popular during the 19^th Century and saw wonderful pieces of jewellery abundantly decorated with coloured gemstones. 

The stones are set in gold frames and held by a double hook clasp at the end. It’s in excellent condition and boasts a gorgeous variety of natural gemstones that look like a glistening rainbow around the neck. 

We recommend you insure for £2,000. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale. 

WEIGHT: 11.2 grams

MEASURES: Length 26 inches x Width 6mm at the widest 

METAL: High-carat gold 

STONES: Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Aquamarine, Quartz (approx. 0.10 –0.80ct each) 

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900) 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 23-974 

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