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AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace

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Featuring yellow-gold sinuous-pattern rondelles and carnelian rock-crystal round 8mm beads, this ancient-revival heavy necklace is knotted in stations along a black silk cord. The gold 8mm rondelles are textured in high-relief with alternating loops that each enclose a tiny ball. Given that Italian jewelers started revival trends based on their first-hand observation since the 1830s of archaeological ancient treasures maintained by the Vatican, the necklace most likely dates to the early Victorian period. This would explain why it needed to be restrung after a century, while it now has a modern parrot clasp often found in Italian jewelry. The clasp-thumb is stamped on both sides "14/20 GF". Although none are stamped with gold marks, the artistic rondelles are more richly colored than the clasp so appear to be much finer gold.
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  • Weight:
    2.4 ounces (lb)
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.4 in (10 mm)Depth: 0.4 in (10 mm)Diameter: 7.49 in (190 mm)Length: 22.05 in (560 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The antique necklace was restrung with a modern gold-filled clasp by a previous owner.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3244218409972
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