Gold and garnet necklace, Early 19th Century

Designed as a series of cannetille work clusters set with oval, cushion-shaped and circular-cut foil backed garnets, to two rows of cable chain linking, length approximately 395mm, fitted case.

Garnets dark to medium purplish red with flashes of light red due to foiling, typical inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification, some surface reaching inclusions, some stones fractured, abrasions to facet edges. Mount with abrasions and tarnish in parts, consistent with age and wear. Clasp fitting secure. Small section of cannetille deficient from central plaque, not noticeable and some small grains deficient. Overall good condition. Fitted case brown with gold edging and typical signs of wear.
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