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Late Victorian Diamond & Pearl Oyster Necklace
The oyster has so many subtle meanings: sexuality, secrecy, delicacy, rarity. This one has a pearl peeking out, and for good measure, a diamond is set into the shell.
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- Materials
14k gold (tests), 1.5mm old European cut diamond, 2.2mm seed pearl, new 14k gold chain
- Age
c. 1900
- Condition
Very good - we've converted this piece from a stickpin into a pendant
- Size
3/4" x 3/8" charm, 18" chain
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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.