Victorian Tortoiseshell Chain Necklace stud earrings and four old mine cut

and four old mine cut diamonds - the stones arranged in a quasi-fivestone formation (a pair of diamonds making up the central stones)

Modelled in 9 karat gold with silver settings

Offered on a fine silver curb chain

and the diamonds and the extremities set in graduated diamond squares

In Victorian symbolic tradition

Victorian Tortoiseshell Chain Necklace stud earrings and four old mine cutDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A lovely tortoiseshell chain necklace, dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. Made up of moulded tortoiseshell links, it features a hook and eye clasp and an original link in the centre to hang a pendant or locket from. These were popular choice during this time, and it displays a varied colour throughout. A rare piece to find, with a wearable length of 19 inches. STONES Tortoiseshell MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 19