18th Century Hand Clasp Chain Necklace clip on earrings Drop: 7cm (including wires)

Drop: 7cm (including wires)

and also featuring hand-chased rococo inspired floral motifs to the back

some very light wear to the enamel commensurate with age

which was something of a radical/avant-garde design hotspot at the time with design houses such as Archizoom and Superstudio advancing reactive

The gemstones are aquamarine coloured pastes and since they're mounted in domed foil-backed settings which reflect the light back out through the stones further enhancing the colour and brightness

18th Century Hand Clasp Chain Necklace clip on earrings Drop: 7cm (including wires)DATE: Georgian, c. 1780 A remarkable 18th century chain necklace featuring an ornate hand clasp. With long, slender fingers, and beautifully rendered fingernail detailing, the hand wears an emerald ring on the index finger (jewellery wearing jewellery), and a three dimensional flower at the cuff. The chain is 22. 5 inches long and comprises round belcher links adorned with a pattern made up of tiny gold dots. Made circa 1780, it's crafted in 12 karat