Victorian Pearl & Turquoise Demi Parure in Box Brilliant Three countries specialized in chrysoberyl

Three countries specialized in chrysoberyl jewelry back in the 18th and 19th centuries

White in relief with ebony below

is set with paste stones that resemble fine emeralds

) and another in chestnut and white are precisely modeled down to minute detail

50 carats (H-I color

Victorian Pearl & Turquoise Demi Parure in Box Brilliant Three countries specialized in chrysoberylWhat leaps out of you about this set is the luster of the natural pearls against' the heavenly natural turquoise and that radiant gold. A five part pendant consists of a smooth, tapered bale, From this is suspended gold "ribbons" and an openly worked oval set with glowing natural saltwater pearls and cabochons of turquoise. On the reverse, a locket compartment is covered in glass, the rim can be prised up to hold a precious memento (with a jeweler's