SILVER AND AMATHYST NECKLACE

This silver necklace has a large central motif, it is held by three short chains, some of the links of which are set with marcasites, themselves connected to a chain link that is attached behind the neck. The central element is made up of two superimposed rosettes set with faceted amethysts in the shape of a shuttle for the first, and in the shape of drops for the second, these two elements are centered with a mother-of-pearl motif and hold two small elements also in mother-of-pearl, the whole is embellished with marcasites. The reverse is chiseled with radiant motifs.
Period last quarter of the 19th century.
Length 43 cm.
gross weight 23.48 gr.