This early Victorian multicolored gemstone and paste necklace features an array of gems arranged in an esoteric color pattern. This style of jewelry featuring a riot of hues is called "harlequin" meaning multicolored. It takes its moniker from the character, Harlequin, in commedia dell'arte who wore a brightly colored and wildly patterned costume. The floral and scalloped shaped pendant features green pastes, citrines, sapphires, rubies and amethysts mounted in 10k gold with closed settings on a 15" 9k gold chain.
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- Materials
10k gold, pastes, garnets, citrines, sapphires, rubies, amethysts, 9k chain.
- Age
c. 1840
- Condition
Very good - originally the pendant was probably part of a larger piece of jewelry.
- Size
2 1/8 x 7/8" pendant, 15" chain.
Aboutthe
VictorianEra
1837 — 1901
please note:Terms of Sale
Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.