A swag necklace that's both ultra-streamlined and full of decorative touches. You have to get up close to see the gold buckle details which connect all the elements. Fragments of non-turquoise natural material - bits of the host rock - appear as dark veins throughout the gemstones. This earthy, spiderwebby pattern is called "matrix" and is considered an imperfection in most cases. Our necklace, however, was obviously designed to showcase the beauty of the phenomenon.
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- Materials
14k gold (tests), 3 turquoise matrix cabochons
- Age
c. 1880
- Condition
Very good
- Size
16" length, approximately 1" garter and turquoise drops
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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.