18 Karat Gold, Carved Carnelian and Seed Pearl Necklace, Tiffany & Co., Circa 1915

Possibly designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, composed of carved carnelian plaques of floral design, connected by gold links 'en esclavage', set with small seed pearls, length 17 inches, signed Tiffany.

Carnelian ovals are not as bright orange overall as pictured in the catalogue, more of a burnt orange with some bright orange highlights around the edges of the stones; seed pearls overall are clean and white, one with a faint inclusion breaking the surface; the mounting is in very good condition, very slight indications of previous wear due to age; clasp opens at left side of the largest center plaque, signed on the back of the clasp, Tiffany & Co., 18k, with a very faint illegible scratch number adjacent to the stamp. Carnelian of rich rusty tone, with crisp carving. Gold links have minor oxidation. With few signs of wear. In very good condition.
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