A Victorian Authentic Original Slightly Graduated 23.40ctw Blue Moonstone fringe Roman Woven 10K White Gold Necklace C. 1880s

Circa 1880s Slightly Graduated 23.40ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe Roman Woven 10K White Gold Authentic Victorian Antique Original Necklace.

The dominant style of the 1860s-1880s, featured super sexy articulated, breathtaking authentic Blue Moonstone Fringe Roman Woven Chain White Gold Necklace. Hailing from the late Victorian Era, this necklace features 27 round moonstone cabochons with desirable and sought after adularescence schiller and the most incredible blue sheen. They are all well matched in color and very clear with minimal natural inclusions giving them an ethereal majestic glow.
S.F. Myers & Co. Annual Illustrated Wholesale Price List and the latest design from 1863-1893 in New York, USA, shown practically same Necklace ( shown on one of our images ): Roman woven chain, fringes and clasp finding is tube catch. As you can see, the necklace remains all original attributes! Super Rare Find!

All of the Moonstones are prong set in open backed frame work to capture the light reflecting their beautiful colors. They are individually attached onto a Roman woven chain, and do not slide around from their positioning. When worn the moonstones dance with light in their settings to decorate your collar bone like droplets of water.
Central moonstone calculated weight 1.40cts, based on estimated dimensions of 7.45x3.24mms. The smallest moonstone estimated weight 0.50ct ( 5.04x2.57mm). The approximate total weight of all 27 moonstones is 23.40ctw (approximately 5mm between a stone) and mostly 1.0ct+ each in average.
This elegant jewel measures 15.5" inches long. The weight is 11.91 grams.
The all original Roman woven chain finished with tube catch clasp, 10.35mm.
Crafted in 10K white gold ( tested). Probably, one of the earliest examples of white gold before it was widely introduced in 1912. A historical treasure right on your neck!
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Overall condition good. Minor surface wear in keeping with general wear, no apparent defects, some small patina and slight wear on the chain. All original parts, the chain is antique as well. Moonstone show great bluish adularescence. Generally in good condition with minor abrasion. Ready to wear. Please, view photos as part of the description.


Retail Value $9900.00

Comes in a GIFT BOX with an appraisal. You can send it back within 3 days for a FULL refund minus shipping! Please, email or call us at (212) 921-7135 with any questions.

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