Added on 02/12/09
Purchase This Item | Inquire or Reserve In the later part of the 19th century natural materials, such as bone, jet, ivory and tortoise shell were favored by the Victorians. As a more interesting contrast to the machine produced jewelry part findings...
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Purchase This Item | Inquire or Reserve In the later part of the 19th century natural materials, such as bone, jet, ivory and tortoise shell were favored by the Victorians. As a more interesting contrast to the machine produced jewelry part findings (O fittings, pin mechanisms and small parts of a piece of jewelry) and metal work, the artisans of this era used these types of organic materials in creative ways to produce a variety of stylistic jewelry. Making a dramatic visual statement when worn, this large and impressive natural tortoise shell necklace and locket is all original and all tortoise shell. With a texture as smooth as silk and its beautiful array of deep and rich colors of dark coco to burnt sienna, this material makes for a most fantastic showpiece. Versatile as it is original, this antique necklace can be worn in two different ways as displayed in the photos. The superb chain is constructed of thirteen diamond shapes of finely detailed scroll and flourish open work. The... See less 
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$2,550 USD Item 10946
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