Victorian Enamel Festoon Necklace of 18k Gold on a Velvet Ribbon viking jewelry Whimsical and charming

Whimsical and charming

This vintage pendant (circa 1980-1990) features a cross of 14k gold with buttercup mounted diamonds

Each bead is intricately decorated using the niello technique

14k) into a boiling mixture of acid

A extremely rare enamel cockfight pendant (circa 1870)

Victorian Enamel Festoon Necklace of 18k Gold on a Velvet Ribbon viking jewelry Whimsical and charmingA striking triple stranded festoon necklace dating to 1870, composed of assorted 18 karat gold chains delicately accented with baby blue enamel, and centered with a graceful bluebell pendant. The chains are elegantly suspended from a black velvet ribbon, creating a dramatic contrast between the richness of the gold and the softness of the textilea style characteristic of the periods taste for mixed materials and adaptable wear. The pendant measures 2.