the graduated turquoise beads with lapis beads in between, centred by an oval lapis panel pierced and carved with a floral and foliate scroll design, the flowerheads with applied turquoise-coloured enamel plaques, echoed at the back by the oval turquoise panel clasp, carved with flowerheads and applied with blue enamel beads, the front hung with three graduated bead fringes and a single line to the back, the panels mounted in gold, French gold assaymarks and workshop mark for Atelier Cristofol, unsigned but together with a contemporary fitted Marchak caseLength of inner row 46cm / 18''
Length across front panel and pendant drop 11cm / 4ΒΌ''Weight: 219g
19th century cushion cut ruby and diamond cluster pendant necklace, English c.1890, probably by Carrington & Co, with thirteen graduating ruby centred diamond flowerhead clusters, suspending a fourteenth ruby and double diamond bordered pendant of circular outline, detachable for wear as a brooch,