D076: An 18th century vinaigrette necklace featuring an 18 karat yellow gold box combined in a happy marriage with a 15 karat gold 17 inch long chain with swags and carved barrel-shaped clasp. The size of the vinaigrette is 20mm x 17mm and 6mm deep. The bottom is hand carved rock crystal. The top is lavishly decorated with fine gold work featuring an oval cut facetted amethyst surrounded by small turquoise stones framed with gold leaves and flowers. Very rare. Swiss. Circa 1790.

Antique, Period, Estate and Modern,  Jewelry & Decorative Art