A mid 19th century gold garnet necklace. Designed as a series of foil-back hessonite garnet clusters, each within a cannetille surround, suspending a similarly-set drop, to the replacement early 20th century 15ct gold belcher-link chain. Length of chain 39.8cms. Length of centre piece and drop 7.5cms. Weight 31.2gms.

Overall condition good. Surface scratches in keeping with general wear. Hessonite garnet in closed foil-back settings, some possibly replacements. Vary in tone with surface reaching inclusions. Please see important notices for purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones. Chain stamped 15c.