ANTIQUE GEORGIAN GARNET NECKLACE 18CT GOLD HEART LOCKET CIRCA 1800

A spectacular antique Georgian necklace made up of four strands lined with faceted Garnet beads forming a twisting bundle that shimmers and sparkles with a deep red wine-coloured hue.  

The crowning feature of the necklace is a beautiful 18ct Yellow Gold box clasp which is fitted with hinges to allow it to articulate with the wearer. It is engraved with intricate foliate patterns and leads to a lovely heart charm with a hidden Locket on the reverse.

It is a truly extraordinary find and beautifully preserved.

WEIGHT: 54.7 grams

MEASURES: 18 inches in length – Width 16mm across the four strands

HEART MEASURES: Width 16mm x Height 20mm x Depth 8mm / Locket Width 12mm x Height 14mm 

METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold 

STONES: Garnet

AGE: Georgian, Circa 1800

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: AJ224