with round uniform beads, the clip in the form of a stylised geometric anthemion, with fan shaped fluted amethyst point to a pierced and millegrain set diamond ground, fluted oval amethyst domes either side, the detachable clip acting as a pendant for wear to front or backLength 98cm / 38½''
Beads approximately 0.6cm / ½'' diameter
Length of clip 2.5cm / 1''Weight: 118.5g
21 oval antique cameos mounted for wear as a necklace, collected by Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, each collet set in gold and joined by detachable circular links,
Art Deco graduated natural pearl and fancy intense blue diamond necklace, probably Edmond Frisch, New York, c.1920, the 0.68ct marquise cut diamond forming the clasp,
Early 19th century graduated vari-coloured gem set collet necklace, c.1830, including emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets, pearls and other gemstones,