Victorian Citrine & Amethyst Heart Necklace ancient and then the white veil

and then the white veil would be swapped for a black one as she forever forswears the world and its pleasures

so typical of the Aesthetic movement of the same period

Agate Hardstone

with round glass locket compartment

Stylish vintage hoop earrings

Victorian Citrine & Amethyst Heart Necklace ancient and then the white veilDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A lovely Victorian fringe necklace set with four heart shaped gemstones in fancy claw mounts: two amethyst and three citrine. It dates from the late 19th Century, modelled in 9 karat gold, and the colour palate is just sublime. STONES Natural citrine and amethyst approx. 10. 5 x 10. 8mm MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 15 inches WEIGHT 7. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, evidence of an old repair