15ct Amethyst Festoon Necklace | Bloomed Gold Reeded Chain | English Victorian c.1870s

A rare and beautiful English bloomed gold festoon necklace of the 1870s — one of the most unusual examples we have encountered, and one we have genuinely never seen replicated. The rarity here is layered. First: the scale. Festoon and swag necklaces at 19 inches are extraordinarily difficult to find; the vast majority of surviving examples are far shorter. Second: the chain itself. Every millimetre of the curb link surface is covered in a very subtle texturing — reeded, as we call it — that follows the French fashion of the period but rendered here in English bloomed gold, a combination we have simply never seen before. The amethyst stones are sizable, ranging from 10mm to 14.5mm in length, and the festoon chain that decorates between them gives the necklace its wonderful draping movement. At 27.37 grams it wears with presence. Details Era: Victorian, English, c. 1870s Materials: 15ct yellow gold (bloomed finish) Stones: Amethysts, 10mm–14.5mm length Length: 19" Weight: 27.37g Hallmarks: None Condition: Excellent antique condition. Have a close look at the photos. Shipping & Services Ships fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request — beautiful documented paperwork inclusive of photographs. The Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | Brooklyn, New York, Paris