Victorian Etruscan Revival Amethyst and Gold Riviere Necklace
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Victorian Etruscan Revival Amethyst and Gold Riviere Necklace
About the Item
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- Weight:45.26 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.6 in (15 mm)Length: 15.36 in (390 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The necklace comes with an extra stone and spacer extension which would allow to extend its size.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU92413918981
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