Seller:incaandteds✉️(579)100%,
Location:Colchester, GB,
Ships to: GB,
Item:204680637117Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Pique Heavenly Star Ball Chain Necklace. Rare antique Victorian pique work bead long necklace. The 9ct gold chain is interspersed with fabulous graduated gold heavenly star beads and 9ct gold beads. The shell beads have been painstakingly inlaid with intricate gold stars, a popular trend in Victorian England and France. The necklace is in overall very good condition with light surface wear and no loss of stars or damage. The largest bead is approx. 20mm graduating down to the smallest which is approx. 12mm. In total there are nine pique beads. These are interspersed with 7mm gold beads. There is no catch as the necklace can be popped over the head. The total length of the necklace is approx. 80cm. Weight 26.5 grammes. This beautiful piece would have looked stunning in the candlelight of a Victorian salon with the stars shining brightly and catching the light.