Mid Victorian 15ct Gold Coral Chain Necklace with Coral and Diamond Cross Pendant feed-condition-used This was a long period

This was a long period which was not only an emotional state of mind (as we conceive today) but also a very specific manner of conduct and dress

The intricate process involved riveting each piece of cut steel to a metal plate

Many saw it as a portent of Napoleon's plans to invade Russia and the war that followed in 1812

especially when in such good condition

Mid Victorian 15ct Gold Coral Chain Necklace with Coral and Diamond Cross Pendant feed-condition-used This was a long periodThis mid Victorian necklace features a 15 carat gold chain, adorned with 12 coral beads. In the center hangs a cross pendant made of coral and diamonds. The pendant is adorned with circular coral beads, each of which is embellished with a rose cut diamond. This piece dates back to the 1840s 1860s. Coral was historically gifted for two main purposes: to commemorate the birth of a daughter or as a wedding gift. Ancient Romans believed it held protective