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
Late 18th century garnet collet suite, c.1800, comprising a necklace with pendant; pair of bracelets; pair of pendant earrings; a coronet shaped brooch converting to hair comb; three line brooches; a round cluster brooch and a twin circular cluster fastener jewel,