circa 1890
This late Victorian era 18K yellow gold necklace features very fine Persian turquoise of a vivid sky blue color. The detachable pendant is set with one oval and one pear shape turquoise cabochon: 11.5 x 10.6 x 7.8 mm, approximately 6.93 ct, and 14.7 x 12.9 x 8.4 mm, approximately 11 ct. The two cabochons are separated by a gold ribbon bow embellished with bright white (F-G-H color) old mine cut diamonds. The clasp is set with four old rose cut diamonds.
Estimated total diamond weight is 1.20 ct.
Total length of the chain is 39.6 cm (15 6/8 in.)
Length of the pendant is 43 mm (1 6/8 in.)