This spectacular antique late victorian collar necklace features two strands of hand-cut paste stones set in open-backed silver frames, allowing light to dance through them with a watery, diamond-like brilliance. The 14-inch strands cascade down to join a striking focal pendant, built around a large cushion-cut glass paste, framed by smaller round stones and delicate scalloped metalwork. During the 19th century, paste was prized as a skilled art form, producing brilliance that could rival even diamonds by candlelight. Designed to sparkle in ballrooms and theatres, its high-lead glass refracted light beautifully, letting the wearer appear regal without the cost of massive gemstones. In excellent condition, this grand necklace has already lead a glamorous life and is the ultimate something old for a discerning bride or a crowning jewel for a collector of authentic period treasures. To evoke its original romance, wear it snugly at the throat with a plunging silk neckline or over a high lace collar for a truly regal statement. Weight : 44.8 Grams measures : length 14 inches x width 6mm one strand , 12mm across both pendant height 42mm 56mm drop x width 35mm x depth 7mm metal : silver stones : paste glass age : victorian. Circa 1900 marks : no marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced condition : excellent, commensurate with age item number: 23-874 we provide free worldwide shipping for this item. Interest free layaway and finance payment opti...
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This spectacular antique late victorian collar necklace features two strands of hand-cut paste stones set in open-backed silver frames, allowing light to dance through them
