Antique 9ct gold, moonstone & ruby festoon necklace

A fabulous Edwardian Moonstone and Ruby 9ct Gold Festoon Necklace c1900

Such a gorgeous piece, bezel set with Moonstones and rubies. The moonstones all shimmer blue with strong adularescence, the Faceted natural Rubies are a deep pink that contrast with the moonstones to lovely effect

2 round moonstone cabochons are at the top each with a knife edge bar suspending an oval moonstone with 2 rubies betwixt, a long drop features 2 rubies and a larger teardrop moonstone hangs majestically from the central section.

On an integral 9ct Gold fine fancy, fetter and 3 link chain with barrel claps that closes very securely

The necklace looks so elegant when worn, would be perfect for a bride and could even be your something blue!

The largest moonstone drop is 14mm x 8.6mm , the 2 top moonstones are 8mm round approx, the 2 oval moonstones are 7.7mm x 9.5mm

The 4 faceted oval Rubies are all 3.2mm x 4.8mm approx with an estimated total carat weight weight of 0.80ct

The chain has a 9c tag and is fully tested as 9ct Gold

Weight: 6.6 grams

Dimensions: The necklace is 41cm / 16 inches long, The Gem set section is 6cm wide, the first drip is 3.2mm long, the lowest drop is 5cm long

Condition: Very good antique condition, one of the oval moonstones is deeper (in size) than the others which isn't detrimental but should be mentioned, they are all very well colour matched and appear to be all original

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