Victorian Silver Collar Necklace chrysoprase A cool antique chequerboard ring

A cool antique chequerboard ring set with two rows of alternating rubies and old cut diamonds

The black dot in the middle of the stone has been painted on to replicate the open culet found on old cut diamonds (prior to the invention of the modern brilliant cut

it's finished with fine millegrain edges and open galleries

and features an intaglio carved owl crest

1mm diameter

Victorian Silver Collar Necklace chrysoprase A cool antique chequerboard ringDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A wonderful Victorian silver choker collar dating from the 1870s. It's comprised of four rows of flower links, with a row of silver pommels at the top and bottom. Can be worn alone with the clasp at the back, or with a locket or other pendant on the clasp at the front. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 18 inches Width: 3. 0cm WEIGHT 86. 7g MARKS No marks present, tests as sterling silver CONDITION Very good