Mid-Century Diamond & Infinity Knot Guard Chain, 39" faience The split shoulders are elegant

The split shoulders are elegant

The front and back are formed from two hemispheres of highly polished rock crystal that "catch" the light as it enters

Its triangular(ish) profile features a real scarab beetle

Artists and Craftspeople would incorporate Japanese themes - usually depicting birds

Victorian 1888 - Intaglio

Mid-Century Diamond & Infinity Knot Guard Chain, 39" faience The split shoulders are elegantDATE: Mid Century, c. 1940 An incredible diamond set platinum guard length chain necklace dating from the 1940s. It's a great length at 39 inches, and features alternating infinity knots and bezel set brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1. 79 carats. Looks great worn long or doubled up. STONES Twenty brilliant cut diamonds, total weight marked as 1. 79ct (F G colour, SI1 2 clarity) MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 39 inches WEIGHT 5. 8g MARKS Platinum tag