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Antique Moonstone Cabochon Drop Fringe Festoon Silver Necklace
About the Item
Dating to the Arts & Crafts period (1890 - 1910), this dainty and ethereal antique Moonstone Droplet Necklace was found in a New England Estate.
Crafted of silver testing around sterling standard, the necklace features a total of 18 petite silvery moonstone cabochons, dripping in pairs from a foxtail style chain. They have wonderful glow and many have a cat's eye effect depending on the lighting. I especially love the handmade toggle style clasp, and the extra little silver details of each setting. The simplicity and clearly handmade elements reflect the period so well.
Round bezel-set moonstones (approximately 4.8 mm) are set to the top of the drops, with ovals (approx. 7 x 5.3 mm) dangling below, for a total estimated carat weight of approximately 12 carats. The moonstones are in wonderful original condition and are beautifully matched.
With a total wearable length of approximately 16 inches, the necklaces closes with the aforementioned stylized toggle clasp. (I don't find any hallmarks on the piece) The foxtail style chain measures approximately 1.51 mm in width and is in good overall antique condition - there are a few very gentle "kinks" that don't jump out. I believe that this piece was once gilded, as under magnification I can see some very tiny remaining areas of gold. Quite a bit of nice old patina remains, but it could be polished up to be a bright silver, too.
The piece has a nice, finished weight of 9.62 grams on my scale and is ready to be worn and enjoyed once more. (I also have a wonderful Moonstone necklace in gold available, as well as a special cat's eye Moonstone pendant; please see my shop listing if desired)
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- Weight:9.62 g
- Dimensions:Length: 16 in (406.4 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890 - 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Danvers, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3614222652522
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