ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL BEAD NECKLACE 15CT GOLD CIRCA 1880

A fabulous Antique Victorian necklace lined with shining 15ct Gold spheres decorated with delicate Etruscan style metalwork set on top of a newer gold chain.

Etruscan revival pieces were crafted in the 19^th Century when ancient Etruscan jewellery was unearthed in tombs outside of Rome beginning a fascination with the style and giving birth to these beautiful pieces which were crafted in the same elaborate fashion.  

The necklace displays exquisite workmanship throughout and has remained in excellent condition. 

WEIGHT: 18.5 grams 

MEASURES: length 19.5 inches x Width 9mm

METAL: 15ct Gold (Tested) 

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 - 1900) 

CONDITION: Some minor wear but otherwise in excellent condition 

ITEM NUMBER: AJ501